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2017 Forester 2.0XT Touring with Sepia Bronze Metallic color. Photo by Karl Lindemuth at Van Bortel Subaru.

new color 2017 Forester Touring with Sepia Bronze Metallic color. 2.0XT Touring model shown. Notice new for 2017 XT model 18" alloy wheels
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2017 Forester Touring with Sepia Bronze Metallic color. 2.0XT model shown. Photo by Karl Lindemuth at Van Bortel Subaru

new color 2017 Forester Touring with Sepia Bronze Metallic color. 2.0XT model shown. Notice new for 2017 XT model 18" alloy wheels and blacked-out front grill with gloss black center strip and center logo. Photo by Karl Lindemuth at Van Bortel Subaru
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new interior color 2017 Forester Touring Saddle Brown leather trimmed interior Photo by Karl Lindemuth at Van Bortel Subaru
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2017 Sephia Bronze Subaru Forester 2.5 Touring next to a 2017 Brilliant Brown Subaru Outback Touring, both have brown leather interiors
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2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Premium and Limited front grill with chrome center strip and Subaru logo. Venetian red car shown.	closeup of the 2017 Subaru Forester XT model front grill with with gloss black center strip and center Subaru logo on a Sepia Bronze car.
NEW FOR 2017 2017 Subaru Forester with Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert on Limited and Touring, and Premium with optional Eyesight.	NEW FOR 2017 2017 Subaru Forester with Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert on Limited and Touring, and Premium with optional Eyesight.
2017 Subaru Forester Reverse Auto Brake RAB screen on upper console	2017 Subaru Forester Reverse Auto Brake RAB screen on upper console
	diagrammed 2017 Subaru Forester rear view with Reverse Automatic Braking sensors, optional rear bumper cover. XT model shown with left side exhaust tip
NEW FOR 2017 2017 Subaru Forester headlights with Steering Responsive Headlights. Touring models, Limited with eyesight	2017 Subaru Forester Premium without the optional fog lights, with standard chrome accent trim. Fog lights are standard on Limited and Touring, optional on 2.5i and Premium
2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i and 2.5i Premium black rubber window trim. Limited and Touring models have silver window trim. Dark gray car shown, yes it was raining	2017 Subaru Forester Touring and Limited chrome lower window trim strip. 2.5i and Premium models have a plain black rubber trim strip
2017 Forester 2.5i, Premium and Limited black lower rocker panel trim, and closeup of the front optional splash guard. Ice silver car shown	2017 Subaru Forester Touring chrome rocker panel trim strip, on a venetian red car. XT shown (notice the wheel).
2017 Forester 2.0XT Touring with chrome rocker panel trim and fog light trim. Sepia Bronze Metallic color shown. XT model 18" black and silver 5 split-spoke alloy wheels,	2017 Forester 2.0XT Touring with dark tinted rear glass, chrome rocker panel strip and fog lights trim. Sepia Bronze Metallic color shown. XT model has redesigned for 2017 blacked-out front grill with gloss black center strip and center logo, and 18" black and silver 5 split-spoke alloy wheels
2017 Forester 2.0XT Touring with chrome rocker panel strip and fog light trim. Sepia Bronze Metallic color shown. XT model has redesigned for 2017 18" black and silver 5 split-spoke alloy wheels	2017 Forester 2.0XT Touring with rear spoiler, and chrome rocker panel strip. Sepia Bronze Metallic color shown. XT model has redesigned for 2017 18" black and silver 5 split-spoke alloy wheels. Optional rear bumper cover
2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring with chrome rocker panel trim and fog light trim, dark rear glass. Redesigned XT model 18" split-spoke black and silver alloys. Shown with optional Sport Grill with honeycomb center strip and center logo, and aero cross bars. Venetian Red shown.	2017 Subaru Forester Touring, venetian red 2.0XT model shown. Notice the new for 2017 machined 18" alloys
2017 Subaru Forester 2.5 Premium with dark rear glass, and redesigned 17" black/silver alloys and new for 2017 Premium model rear spoiler. Venetian Red color shown. Rear bumper cover shown	2017 Subaru Forester 2.5 Premium with redesigned 17" black/silver alloys and chrome fog light trim (no fog lights on this car). Venetian Red color shown.
2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i base model, ice silver, has steel wheels, no dark tinted windows, no roof rails, black unpainted outside mirrors	2017 ice silver Subaru Forester 2.5i base model, has steel wheels, no dark tinted windows, no roof rails, black unpainted outside mirrors
2017 Subaru Forester 2.5 base model has black outside mirrors, no dark tinted rear windows, no rear spoiler, and no lower chrome fog light trims. Shown with optional Alloy Wheel/Roof Rail Package, Ice silver. Redesigned wheels for 2017	2017 Subaru Forester 2.5 base model has black outside mirrors, black fog light trim (no chrome), no dark tinted windows, and no rear spoiler. Shown with optional Alloy Wheel/Roof Rail Package. Ice silver. Redesigned wheels for 2017
2017 Forester Premium. Ice silver color. New alloys wheels, new grill, new chrome fog trim (but no fog lights on this car).	2017 Forester Premium with body colored mirrors, dark tinted rear glass, and rear spoiler. Ice silver. New for 2017 wheels and rear spoiler. Optional rear bumper cover.
2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring. Redesigned for 2017 2.0XT 18" alloys and front grill with gloss black center strip and center logo. Crystal black shown.	2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring turbo with chrome rocker panel strip. With redesigned for 2017 2.0XT blacked-out front grill and 18" black and silver 5 split-spoke alloys. Crystal black shown.
2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring, 18" brushed silver wheels, quartz blue color shown	2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring, 18" brushed silver wheels, chrome rocker panel trim. quartz blue color shown. Optional splash guards
2017 Subaru Forester. Jasmine Green color, a pale green. Limited model shown.	2017 Subaru Forester. Jasmine Green color, a pale green. Limited model shown.
2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium, crystal white color	front view 2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium, crystal white color
2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i, black mirrors, steel wheels, no roof rails or dark tinted rear glass. Color white shown	2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i base model, steel wheels, black outside mirrors, no roof rails or dark tinted rear windows. Color white shown.

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2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i base model 17" stamped steel wheel	NEW FOR 2017 redesigned 2017 Forester 2.5i Premium and Limited 17" 5 spoke alloy wheel. Optional on base 2.5i model (with pkg #02, alloy wheels/roof rails).
2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring has an 18" brushed silver alloy wheel that is only on this one model for 2017	NEW FOR 2017 redesigned 2017 Subaru Forester 18" machined alloy wheel on XT Touring models
	2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT turbo engine. Photo by Karl Lindemuth at Van Bortel Subaru
2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i and Premium dashboard gauges, red lit	2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring dashboard gauges with white arrow pointing at the SI Drive selection, to the right of the CVT position indication
` see yellow arrows. 2017 Subaru Outback instrument panel showing Eyesight OFF. Eyesight turns off when it can't see, perhaps due to fogged or damaged windshield, heavy snow or rain etc

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	2017 Subaru Forester driver's seat power controls on all except base 2.5i model
2017 Forester 2.5i and Premium brushed silver dash trim. Premium shown	2017 Forester Limited and Touring gloss black dash trim
2017 Forester 2.5i base model has manual heat and a/c controls, 4 speed fan
2017 Subaru Forester Premium and Limited single zone automatic climate control with 7 speed fan	2017 Subaru Forester 2.5 Touring and 2.0XT Touring have Dual front zone automatic climate control with 7 spd fan
2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i base model manual transmission shift knob, no heated seat buttons or Xmode. The Premium model has heated front seats.	2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i base manual transmission shift knob. no heated seat buttons or Xmode. The Premium model has heats seats
2017 Subaru Forester 2.5 Premium manual transmission with heated front seat hi/low buttons	blank
2017 Forester 2.5i base model CVT with D drive and L low modes, vinyl shift knob, silver shift plate, no heated seats or Xmode	2017 Subaru Forester Premium vinyl shift knob with silver shift plate D drive and L low mode, dual mode heated front seats, and XMode
2017 Subaru Forester Limited leather wrapped shift knob, silver shift plate surround with Drive and L low mode, the heated seats and Xmode	2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium and Touring gloss black shift plate surround with D drive and M manual mode
2017 Forester 2.5i base model 6.2" audio screen with rear view backup camera, manual heat/ac controls with 4 speed fan

2017 Subaru Forester 2.5 base model manual transmission, black cloth, silver dash trim, 6.2" audio with matte gray surround	2017 Subaru Forester 2.5 base model black cloth front seats, CVT transmission. ice silver car shown
2017 Subaru Forester Premium platinum gray cloth front driver and passenger seat. Silver dash and shift trim	2017 Subaru Forester Premium platinum gray interior. Silver dash and shift trim
2017 Subaru Forester Limited interior, platinum gray leather interior, has gloss back dash trim with silver shift surround and center console storage trim	2017 Subaru Forester Limited interior, platinum gray leather trimmed interior with gloss back dash trim and silver shift surround and front console storage trim. Touring models have gloss black shift trim and leather console trim
2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i and XT Touring black leather interior, silver stitching, gloss black trim. XT shown with paddle shifter	2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i and XT Touring black leather interior, silver stitching, gloss black trim
NEW FOR 2017 2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i and 2.0XT Touring saddle brown perforated leather front seats and leather center console trim, and black shift and dash trim	2017 Subaru Forester front seats all the way reclined as flat as they will go resting against the rear seat. Saddle brown leather shown.
2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i base model vinyl coated steering wheel with audio, bluetooth and cruise control. The 6.2" audio with physical buttons in the background indicates this is a 2.5i base model.	2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited leather wrapper steering wheel with left audio and bluetooth control, and right cruise controls
2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring gray leather wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters NEW FOR 2017, heated steering wheel button, SI Drive, audio and bluetooth buttons, Lane keep assist, Eyesight cruise control	Diagrammed 2017 Subaru Forester Touring steering wheel showing audio and bluetooth cell phone controls, SI Drive, Eyesight cruise control, Lane Keep Assist button, heated steering wheel on/off
2017 Forester 2.5i base and Premium model driver control with dash light and VDC off. Platinum gray interior with Silver dash trim shown. Optional fog light switch would be here	diagrammed 2017 Forester driver controls with SRH steering responsive headlights, blind spot, VDC, power rear gate, height and dash light controls. limited or Touring with eyesight
diagrammed 2017 Sepia Bronze Subaru Forester outside front door handle with lock/unlock rub hotspot, door key cylinder	2017 Forester front door courtesy puddle light on the bottom of the door. Driver's door shown.
2017 Forester has 3 standard ignition keys- 2 remote lock/unlock, 1 valet key, all chipped	2017 Subaru Forester 2 keyless access, pushbutton start key fobs
2017 Subaru Forester optional two remote engine start long range fobs. This system is new for 2017 (late model 2016s) and works very well and at a good distance	2017 Subaru Forester optional two remote engine start long range fobs lights up and beeps when activated.

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closeup of the 2017 Subaru Forester optional All Weather rubber floor mats, driver's floor mat shown. White arrow points at the fuel door opener	closeup of the optional alloy wheel locks, shown on a 2017 Forester XT wheel. See white arrow
Sepia Bronze 2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring with optional body colored side moldings	closeup of the 2017 Subaru Forester optional body side moldings, body colored, venetian red car shown
2017 Subaru Forester optional splash guards. Left front shown on a red XT model.	2017 Subaru Forester optional splash guard. Right front shown on a blue 2.5i Touring model (note the wheel)
2017 Subaru Forester optional roof rack aero crossbars	2017 Subaru Forester cargo area with rear bumper cover, cargo tray, rear seatback protector, cargo cover. Notice the small round backup sensors in the rear bumper
2017 Subaru Forester optional rear seatback protector	2017 Subaru Forester cargo area with rear bumper cover, cargo tray, rear seatback protector, cargo cover
2017 Subaru Forester optional two remote engine start long range fobs. This system is new for 2017 (late model 2016s) and works very well and at a good distance	closeup of the 2017 Subaru Forester optional Sport Grill with honeycomb center strip and center logo on a venetian red car
2017 Subaru Forester optional 1.25" trailer hitch. Rear bumper with RAB reverse automatic brake sensors, tailpipe exhaust tip	2017 Subaru Forester optional dog guard compartment separator, cargo tray, rear seatback protector. No cargo cover with the dog guard. Note- to accomodate the side curtain airbags, the dog guard has large openings on both sides that a small dog could easily get through if they wanted to.
2017 Subaru Forester optional front underspoiler	2017 Subaru Forester with optional door edge guards and body side moldings, all body colored
2017 Subaru Forester optional cargo nets- by seatback, by gate, and the 2 small side nets	2017 Subaru Forester optional 100w power outlet
2017 Subaru Forester 2.0XT aftermarket LED light strip, daytime running lights or fog lights. Thanks to Ben for showing this to me. This is not an authorized accessory

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NEWS AND UPDATES AND WHATS NEW ON THE 2017s

Sept 6, 2018 update
2016-2017 CVT models sold in the US.
Starting September 2018 Subaru is extending the CVT's warranty to 10 years or 100,000 miles (from 5 years or 60,000 miles),
starting at date of first sale on these models
2016-2017 Outback, Legacy
2016-2017 Impreza
2016-2017 Crosstrek
2016-2017 Foresters
2016-2017 WRX
Current owners should receive a letter, or call your local dealer and have your VIN handy.
On cars with over 100,000 miles, repairs must be completed prior to 9/30/19
always contact your local dealer with any warranty question.

5/16/17 2018 Forester order system should be open on 5/22 with ETA in July.
Very few changes expected for the 2018s- there will be no Android Auto or Apple Carplay. Sorry. That will all come on the 2019 Forester due next year

5/2/17 the 2018 Forester will be very similar to the 2017 with no major changes
No Android Auto or Apple Carplay! Sorry. You'll have to wait until the 2019 model next year
Models and prices expected in May

4/17/17 2017 Forester orders close 4/27 11pm, for June delivery
2018 orders will open "mid-April" for July delivery and we'll have some information on the 2018s at that time.
Not all 2017 models will be available to order, it will depend on how many are ordered.
Note- today is 4/17 which is mid-April so we should be more information soon.

11/4/16 Important note.... if you have a new Forester Premium, Limited or Touring and a cell phone with Mirrorlink (Samsung Notes and Ss, HTCs, Sony Xperia), it is likely to completely freeze when you plug it into the car's USB.
Mirrorlink is a European app that doesn't really do anything in the US but is included on Outback Premium, Limited and Touring models and there is no way to delete or even disable it on the car.
Its mostly Samsung Notes and S phones, HTC, and Sony Xperias that have Mirrorlink coded in, and can't be turned off or deleted.
Plugging it in results in a black phone screen (Note 4) and if there is a work-around, I don't know about it.

9/13/16 Forester's optional wheel arch moldings have been dropped.
Due to unspecified production issues, wheel arch moldings are no longer available.
I'm not sure they were ever actually available or put on a 2017 Forester. Its probably related to adhesion, to them staying on the car.
This also happened on the 2014 Foresters - wheel arch molding were presumably available but were dropped before they were ever put on cars.

8/27/16 Navigation map updates
2012 and newer models with navigation can get map updates
2016 and 2017 navigation models can get the 3 years of free updates when available
www.SubaruMapUpdates.com

7/15 more revised information on the 17 Forester. The Limited model does not have standard turn signals in the outside mirrors (only the Touring does)

7/13 2017 manual transmission 2.5i and Premium models (codes HFA, HFE) can now be ordered, with delivery in October.

7/1 revised 2017 features list is issued, revealing a number of important errors in the first list of features
2.5i (base model) with Option Package #2 (alloy wheels, roof rails) does NOT include X-mode as initially announced
XT Touring active torque steering is only Eyesight model, contrary to previous announcements
2.5 Touring and XT Touring all have the heated steering wheel as a standard feature. Eyesight is not required
Blind Spot detection and rear cross traffic alert is standard on all 2.5 Limited, 2.5i Touring and XT Touring models

6/19/16 2017 Foresters are arriving on the East Coast

6/6/16 its confirmed that Blind Spot Detection and Cross Traffic Alert is standard on all Limited and Touring models

6/3/16- a new optional remote start is now available on pushbutton start models.
A new optional remote start system will be factory installed starting on 2017s ordered with the optional remote start. The new system uses a 2nd fob with an excellent signal and around a 400 ft range, similar to the optional remote start that has been installed on models with standard keyed ignition for a number of years.
This new system will have a range of around 400 feet depending on wall, buildings, trees etc which is considerably better than the previous optional remote start system that barely worked at all and was installed on 2016, 2015, and 2014 pushbutton start Foresters
Part #H001SAL100

6/2/16 2017 Forester MANUAL transmission factory orders won't be available until August, with delivery (depending on production) in October.
Not many companies even make manuals anymore.
The manual is available in a base model (code HFA) and Premium model (code HFE). The Premium adds standard All Weather Pkg (heated seats/defrosting mirrors, front wiper de-icer), 10 way power driver's seat with power lumbar, panoramic glass moonroof, dark tinted glass, roof rails, alloy wheels, very nice 7" high-resolution touchscreen audio, rear spoiler, automatic climate control...

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model	code	brief summary of features
2.5i, 6 spd manual transmission late availability- fall 2016. Update July 13- manual transmission 2.5i and Premium models (codes HFA, HFE) can now be ordered, with delivery in October.	HFA	2.5L 4 cylinder, 170hp, all wheel drive, VDC stability, traction control, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, cruise control, AC, remote lock/unlock, immobilizer key, 17" steel wheels, all season tires, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, one touch turn signal, 6.2" touchscreen audio, am/fm single CD stereo, 4 speakers, Starlink cloud app, with rear view back-up camera display, cell phone bluetooth and phonebook download, USB, wireless auto streaming, manual height adjustable driver's seat, color multi-function display in upper center console, new for 2017 model- sound insulation windshield, redesigned grill and headlights, auto up/down drivers window No option Packages
2.5i, CVT transmission	HFB	2.5L 4 cylinder, 170hp, all wheel drive, VDC stability, traction control, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, cruise control, AC, remote lock/unlock, immobilizer key, 17" steel wheels, all season tires, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, one touch turn signal, 6.2" touchscreen audio, am/fm single CD stereo, 4 speakers, Starlink cloud app, with rear view back camera display, cell phone bluetooth and phonebook download, USB, wireless auto streaming, manual height adjustable driver's seat, color multi-function display in upper center console, new for 2017 model- sound insulation windshield, auto up/down drivers window, redesigned grill and headlights Option Package #02 roof rack rails, illuminated driver power window switch, roof rails, new for 2017 redesigned machined finish 17" alloy wheels, passenger front window auto up/down. Note: X-mode is not available on the 2.5 base model and is NOT included with Option Package #02. Early information from Subaru was incorrect and a correction was announced on 7/1/16
2.5i Premium, manual transmission *late availability- fall 2016 (?)*	HFE	adds All Weather Package (heated front seats etc), roof rails for cross bars, machined finish 17" alloy wheels, 10 way power driver's seat, Power moonroof, dark tinted glass (no windshield tint band), reclining rear seats. 7' audio with multi-touch screen, am/fm/hd/cd, dual USBs, 6 speakers, SiriusXM (4 mos free), Starlink cloud apps, rear view backup camera display new for 2017 model- X-mode downhill descent control, Machined finish alloy wheels, Siri eyes-free included with 7" stereo, Automatic single zone climate control, auto up down driver and passenger window, body colored rear spoiler, illuminated vanity mirrors, No Option Package
2.5i Premium, CVT transmission	HFF	adds power glass moonroof with sunshade, roof rails for cross bars, machined finish 17" alloy wheels, 10 way power driver's seat, Xmode downhill descent control, dark tinted glass (no windshield tint band), reclining rear seats with center armrest with cupholders. Note- All weather package is optional on the Premium with CVT (its standard on the Premium with manual trans) 7' audio with multi-touch screen, am/fm/HD radio, 6 speakers, rear view back-up camera, dual USBs, Starlink cloud apps, Starlink Vehicle Connectivity, SiriusXM (4 mos free), new for 2017 model- Siri eyes free included with 7" stereo, Automatic climate control, auto up down driver and passenger window, body colored rear spoiler, illuminated vanity mirrors, machined finish 17" alloy wheels Option Packages #13 All Weather Package, #14 All Weather Package, Eyesight with new for 2017 Blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert, #15 All Weather Pkg, Eyesight with new for 2017 Lane Keep, Assist, Blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert, power rear gate
2.5i Limited	HFI	adds to Premium CVT- standard All Weather Package, perforated leather seating surfaces, steering wheel and shift knob, fog lights, cargo tray, cargo tray, upgraded dash display, power rear gate with auto close and height memory, 7' audio with multi-touch screen, dual USBs, 6 speakers, Starlink Cloud apps, Starlink Vehicle Connectivity, SiriusXM (4 mos free), rear view backup camera display, Welcome lighting new for 2017 Limited model- Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, redesigned front grill and headlights, black gloss dash trim, steering wheel leather wrapped with new silver stitching, machined finish 17" alloy wheel Option Packages, #22 Navigation, and upgraded Harman Kardon audio, Pkg #23 Navigation, Harman Kardon amp/speakers, Eyesight with new for 2017 Lane Keep Assist, High beam assist, Reverse automatic braking, LED high/low beams with with automatic low beam height adjustment, and High grade instrument gauges with color center LCD display
2.5i Touring	HFJ	Touring adds to Limited- new for 2017 model- available with either black or new for 2017 saddle brown leather trimmed interior, Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Heated steering wheel, redesigned front grill and headlights, 10 way power driver's seat with 2 position memory settings, LED high/low beams with automatic low beam height adjustment, Steering responsive headlights, Pushbutton start with pin code access, electroluminescent dash display, turn signals in the outside mirrors, one touch folding rear seats, dual zone front climate control, 18" alloys, LED high/low headlights with automatic low beam aiming, pushbutton start/keyless access, lower black cladding with chrome trim strip. High grade instrument gauges with color center LCD display 7' upgraded Harman/Kardon audio, 8 speakers, and 440w amp, multi-touch screen, dual USBs, 8 speakers, SiriusXM (4 mos free), Starlink Cloud apps, Starlink Vehicle Connectivity, rear view backup camera display, Option Package #33 black leather or #34 saddle brown leather: Navigation, Eyesight with new for 2017 Lane Keep Assist, High beam assist, Reverse automatic braking, heated steering wheel
2.0XT Premium	HFM	2.0L 250hp turbo engine with SI Drive for driver controllable engine performance and paddle shifter management, sport tuned suspension, 18" alloy wheels, high torque CVT transmission with multi-mode Paddle Shifters with both 6 and 8 gearlike settings depending on the SI drive setting, All Weather Package, upgraded dash display, dual exhaust tip. - 7' audio with multi-touch screen, dual USBs, 6 speakers, SiriusXM (4 mos free), rear view backup camera display, Starlink Cloud apps, Starlink Vehicle Connectivity, Welcome lighting new for 2017 model Leather wrapped steering wheel with silver stitching, Siri eyes free included with 7" stereo, Automatic climate control, auto up down driver and passenger window, body colored rear spoiler, illuminated vanity mirrors, redesigned 18" alloy wheels No Option Packages
2.0XT Touring	HFN	XT Touring adds to XT Premium new for 2017 model- available with either black or new for 2017 saddle brown leather trimmed interior, Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Heated steering wheel, redesigned front grill and headlights, 10 way power driver's seat with 2 position memory settings, LED high/low beams with automatic low beam height adjustment, Steering responsive headlights, redesigned 18' alloy wheels, Leather trimmed interior, pushbutton start with pin code access, electroluminescent dash display, turn signals in the outside mirrors, one touch folding rear seats, dual zone front climate control, 18" alloys, LED high/low headlights with automatic low beam aiming,, pushbutton start/keyless access, lower black cladding with chrome trim strip. 7' upgraded Harman/Kardon audio, 8 speakers, and 440w amp, multi-touch screen, dual USBs, 8 speakers, SiriusXM (4 mos free), Starlink Cloud apps, Starlink Vehicle Connectivity, rear view backup camera display, High grade instrument gauges with color center LCD display Option Package #33 black leather or #34 brown leather: Navigation, Eyesight with new for 2017 Lane Keep Assist, Active torque vectoring, High beam assist, Reverse automatic braking, heated steering wheel

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model	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring
Passenger volume	no moonroof 113.1cf with moonroof 107.8cf
Cargo volume	no moonroof- rear seatbacks up 34.4cf, rear seatbacks folded down 74.7cf with moonroof- rear seatbacks up 31.5cf, rear seatbacks folded down 68.5cf
Wheelbase	103.9"
Length	180.9"
Width	70.7" with mirrors folded in; 80" with mirrors folded out, 80.5" with turn-signal mirrors folded out
Height	2.5i without roof rails- 66.4" all other models have roof rails- 68.2"
Track, front/rear	60.9"/61.1"
Ground clearance	8.7"
Coefficient of drag	0.33
Angle of approach	23.0*
Angle of departure	25.0*
Ramp breakover angle	21.0*
Headroom, front/rear	no moonroof 41.4/39.8" with moonroof 40.0/37.5"
Legroom front/rear	43.0/41.7"
Hip room front/rear	53.9"/53.0"
Shoulder room front/rear	57.0"/56.5"
Cargo area height	no moonroof 34.8" with moonroof 31.9"
Cargo area lift over height	28.6"
Curb Weight	manual 3296 CVT 3366	manual 3318 CVT 3391	CVT 3419	CVT 3444	3624	CVT 3651
model	2.5i	Premium	Limited	Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring

top 2017 FORESTER CARGO MEASUREMENTS same as 2016, 2015, 2014 hand measured, subject to change, corrections. comments welcomed
.	CARGO MEASUREMENTS hand measured and subject to change A- rear gate width at bottom of gate 40" B- cargo width by rear gate 51" C- cargo width by rear gate including side storage bins 50" D- cargo width between wheel wells 42" E- left rear seat width 16" F- right rear seat width 24.75 G- cargo with top of wheel wells 47" H- rear gate width in middle 43" I- rear gate width at top 38" J- angle from left rear cargo hook to front of right rear door with passenger seat folded down 80" K- angle from left rear cargo hook to front right (passenger side) cargo hook, with seat up 52.25" L- width of gate opening from lower left to upper right 50.5' M- cargo floor length to back of rear seats 34" N- height of rear seat 17.5" O- cargo door height 35" P- cargo floor length to center dash console 102" Q- height center of floor to ceiling 32" R- cargo floor length to top of rear seat folded down 60" (not to back of front seat, see V) S- height to bottom of cargo area luggage cover (not shown) 16.75 T- height to from rear of wheel well to the bottom of the window 20.5" U- length to rear of wheel well 14" V- cargo floor length to back of front passenger seat moved all the way forward and upright 79"

2017 Subaru Forester cargo height back of seats folded down to ceiling, with optional seatback protector 29"-30". Hand measured	2018, 2017, 2016 2015, 2014 Subaru Forester roof rack and crossbar measurements hand measured A: maximum crossbar width 41" B: crossbar center section width 28.5" C: D: E:
2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 Subaru Forester- the top of the rear bumper is 25 1/4" high. The manual rear gate on X & Premium opens to 70.5" high. Hand measured	the passenger seat is fixed at 28" high. Very tall passengers might find headroom tight, esp on moonroof models. There is no height adjustment on the 2014 passenger seat like there was on the 2013. Hand measured.
The driver's seat goes 14.5"-24" from the brake pedal. Shown at 14.5" which is really close. Hand measured.	Even the longest legs will be comfortable. The front seat to the brake pedal is 14.5"-24". Shown at 24" The steering wheel telescopes in/out from 25.25- 26.5", and tilts up/down from 19-21" high. All hand measured.
2017 subaru Forester power driver's seat adjusts from 26.5-28.25" high, shown at lowest position. Hand measured.	2017 Subaru power driver's seat adjusts from 26.5-28.25" high, shown at 28.5". Hand measured.
2017 Forester cargo area with the cargo tray, optional on X and Premium, standard on Limited and Touring models	2017 Forester's very practical cargo sub-floor storage, standard on all models. the spare tire is below.
temporary spare tire is under the cargo sub-floor storage bin	the standard cargo area 12v power outlet and cargo hook. The Touring model is shown with the rear seat fold button that's only on Touring models.
golf clubs easily fit in the back of a 2017 Subaru Forester
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2017 WARRANTIES

800 261-2155
the roadside assistance phone number is on drivers window, also on 2 wallet cards included with the owners manual. Good for 36months, 36000 miles

Bumper to bumper: 3 year/36,000 miles.
Wear Item warranty 3 year/36,000 miles, covers premature wear: brakes, clutch linings, remote batteries, wiper blades (one time replacement) etc.
Roadside assistance 3yr/36000 miles by the Cross Country Motor Club at 800 261-2155, break-down, lock-out, flat repair etc
Powertrain: 5 year/ 60,000 miles
Corrosion, rust perforation: 5 year/100,000 miles
Emission: warranties vary by emission system and state. Minimum 3yr/36,000 with extended major emission component defect warranty 8yr/80,000
Note Warranties do not cover wear or damage due to abuse, lack of maintenance or competitive driving. Exclusions may apply, wear replacement may be one time.

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2017 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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Always....
Always let a cold engine briefly idle as the oil circulates.
Avoid hard acceleration on a cold engine.
Check the oil between changes

2.5 X models Synthetic 0w-20 oil only. CVT uses C-30 CVT fluid (blue)
2.0XT turbo models Synthetic 5w-30 oil only. CVT uses High Torque CVT fluid (orange)

note: 1st oil and all subsequent oil change required at or by 6,000 miles or 6 months.
Note: this is the minimum oil change interval required. Under race or other severe driving, even more frequently.
Under severe driving conditions, check your oil at least every 2nd fuel fill-up and change your engine oil more frequently. If your oil consumption rate is greater than 1 quart every 1,200 miles or 1 liter every 2,000 kilometers, contact your Subaru dealer who may perform a test under controlled conditions (from the owner's manual).

Oil and filter change: every 6 months or 6,000 miles, under severe or hard driving change more often
Cabin air filter replace every 12mos/12,000 miles
Tire rotations: every 6-10,000 miles. Equal tread required at all corners. Tires, wheels FAQ
Timing chain all Foresters have a timing chain - no replacement needed

6,000 miles/6 mos oil and filter change, rotate tires
12,000 miles/12 mos inspection, tire rotation, replace cabin air filter,
18,000 miles/18 mos oil and filter change, replace rotate tires
24,000 miles/24 mos inspection, oil and filter change, rotate tires, replace cabin air filter
30,000 mile replace engine air filters, brake fluid, and gear fluid as needed, oil and filter change, rotate tires
36,000 miles/36 mos oil and filter change, rotate tires, replace cabin air filter
42,000 miles/42 mos oil and filter change, rotate tires,replace cabin air filter
48,000 miles/48 mos oil and filter change, rotate tires, replace cabin air filter
60,000 miles/60 mos repeat 30,000 service, replace spark plugs/wires
90,000 miles/90 mos service with complete fluid, filter change. Inspect all hoses, belts
120,000 miles/120 mos repeat 30,000 service, replace spark plugs
137,500 miles replace Super Coolant Radiator Fluid. The 1st replacement is 11 years, 137,500 miles, or 220,000Km. The 2nd replacement is 6yrs, 75,000 miles

full maintenance schedule

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- top SAFETY - 2017 FORESTER subject to change, correction, updates. Tips and corrections welcomed Subaru Mobile-It-Ease program helps modify vehicles for special needs drivers. More info here
NEW FOR 2017s	> PREMIUM model Requires optional Eyesight, available on CVT only Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Uses two radar sensors in the rear corners to detect a vehicle along side or approaching > LIMITED model standard on Limited and Touring new for 2017 Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Uses two radar sensors in the rear corners to detect a vehicle along side or approaching Eyesight includes new High Beam Assist - turns off your headlight high beams when Eyesight sees an oncoming car. Limited and Touring with Eyesight. See Eyesight below Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)- 4 ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper will help stop your car from backing into an object at low (parking) speed. LED high and low headlights with auto low beam height adjustment Steering Responsive Headlight > TOURING models standard on Tourings standard on all Limited and Touring new for 2017 Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Uses two radar sensors in the rear corners to detect a vehicle along side or approaching LED high and low headlights with auto low beam height adjustment Steering Responsive Headlights Eyesight includes High Beam Assist - turns your headlight high beams to low beams when Eyesight sees an oncoming car. Limited and Touring with Eyesight. See Eyesight below Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)- 4 ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper will help stop your car from backing into an object at low (parking) speed. XT Touring and on the 2.0XT Touring model only - Active Torque Vectoring. Requires optional Eyesight. Not on 2.5 Touring
Subaru Starlink connected safety and convenience services Not on 2.5i base model. On Premium, Limited, Touring, XT Premium, XT Touring	On Premium, Limited, Touring, XT Premium, XT Touring models Not on 2.5i base models. SUBARU STARLINK Connected Safety and Convenience Services helps in an accident, if you're locked out, lost, car is stolen, broken down, or with emergency services and mechanical issues and notification. AT&T provides the cellular connection, Sirius/XM provides the telematics Note- this emergency system does not work if the car's battery is dead. In the event of a dead battery or an accident where the battery is dislodged, there's no backup battery so have your cellphone handy because Starlink won't work. there are 2 packages #1 Safety Plus with SOS emergency accident assistance, enhanced roadside assistance, automatic collision notification, maintenance notification, and diagnostic alerts- 1st year free #2 Safety Plus and Security Plus adds stolen vehicle recovery, alarm notifications, remote lock/unlock, remote horn/lights function, remote vehicle finder your dealer/salesperson will sign you up at time of vehicle purchase, or see your dealer/salesperson to purchase services later, or sign up on mysubaru.com
new on 2017 Forester Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Uses two radar sensors in the rear corners to detect a vehicle along side or approaching. Optional on the 2.5 Premium CVT, included with optional Eyesight package Standard on 2.5 Limited, 2.5 Touring and 2.0XT Touring
All Wheel Drive	Full time all wheel drive
new on 2017 Forester XT Touring with optional Eyesight All Wheel Drive with Active Torque Vectoring,	new for 2017, on XT Touring with optional Eyesight only Full time all wheel drive, Active Torque Vectoring on XT Touring with optional Eyesight. Torque Vectoring modulates inner front wheel when vehicle is turning
fuel cutoff system	fuel cutoff system detects an airbag deployment and cuts off to minimize fire danger after an accident. (new on 2013)
brake override system	brake override system- when gas and brake pedals are both pressed, the brake overrides and stops the car. To prevent operator error unintended acceleration (new on 2013)
Turn signals	Turn signals in the outside mirrors is standard on all Touring models only (and not on any other models) One-touch turn signals- briefly tap the turn signal stalk up or down and the turn signals will flash a few times
Rear view camera	standard on all models. the 7" audio screen is a better display that the base 6.2" system
TPMS- tire pressure monitor system	Standard. Must re-sync TPMS monitors whenever tires or wheels are replaced (they're not self registering).
VDC, TCS,	VDC Electronic Stability Control and TCS full time all wheel, all speed Traction Control System
Seatbelts	5 passenger, all with full shoulder harness and lap belts Height adjustable shoulder harness anchor points (except center rear)
Child Seat	LATCH system (lower anchor and tether for children) Child seat anchors hidden under flap
Driver's knee airbag	helps keep driver from sliding forward into or below the steering column
Front Airbags	Standard with Dual Stage Deployment. Dual Stage means: Driver: detects distance of driver from steering wheel Passenger seat: detects weight and will turn off airbag if passenger is under app 75-80#. This status is displayed by the trip computer
Side Airbags	Standard front side airbags
Side Curtain airbags	Standard Front and Rear side Curtain airbags, and includes Roll-Over sensor to deply curtain airbags if a rollover is detected (was new on the 2015s)
Headrests	5 headrests, front headrests now are tilt adjustable, in addition to height adjustable (was new on the 2015 models)
Crumple Zones	Front and rear
5mph Impact Bumpers	Front and rear
Body Structure	Ring-Shaped reinforcement safety structure dual front, single rear, all tied into a full perimeter protection system
Brakes	4 wheel, 4 channel anti-lock power disc brakes Electronic parking brake with Hill Holder function Front: ventilated front and rear discs on all models Rear: 12.4" front discs, 11.8" rear discs
DayTime Running lights (DRL)	DRL are standard with auto-off headlights on all models
Auto-off headlights	Headlights are auto on-off with the ignition. A green dashboard indicator light is on when headlights or fog lights are on.
Childproof rear door locks	Standard
Panic Alarm	Standard using remote lock/unlock key fob
Freeze alert	the outside temperature Freeze Alert flashes at 36-37 warning of possible slick road conditions
Event Data Recorder (EDR)	EDR, Event Data Recorder information. In the event of an impact, the EDR will freeze data including how various systems were operating, for example if seatbelts were buckled, if the gas or brake pedals were pressed, and vehicle speed. No personal data is stored. To read data, special equipment is required. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer (Subaru), other parties such as law enforcement that have the equipment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or EDR. Existing laws generally provide that information in an EDR is confidential and is the property of the owner of the motor vehicle. Information is accessed through the airbag system using a Subaru service computer. Eyesight and Reverse Automatic Braking all freeze data and information at time of impact or activation

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2017 Forester Eyesight
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Subaru Forester eyesight cameras

Forester with optional Eyesight cameras

Upgraded Eyesight on 2017 models.
The 2017 Forester Eyesight is finally upgraded to v. 3
(2016 and 2015 Foresters have v. 2)

Eyesight is now available with all colors including 2017 black (previous Eyesight was not available on black Foresters due to heat issues)

Here are the features
new for 2017
Lane Keep Assist- works over 40 mph. Helps steer the car back into a lane when drifting across lane markers
Steering Responsive Headlights on Limited with Eyesight, standard on all Touring models. Headlights turn slightly with steering direction
Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert is standard on all Limited and Touring models, and is included on the 2.5 Premium with optional Eyesight. it uses 2 rear corner mounted radar units to detect cars alongside and approaching alongside.
High Beam Assist on Limited and Touring with Eyesight. turns off your headlight high beams when Eyesight sees an oncoming car.
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)- On Limited and Touring with Eyesight. Uses 4 ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper will help stop your car from backing into an object at low (parking) speed.
LED high and low headlights on Limited with Eyesight. Standard on all Touring models. Auto low beam height adjustment

Steering Responsive Fog Lights (Premium only)
Pre-Collision Braking
Pre-Collision Brake Assist
Pre-Collision Throttle Management
Lane Departure and Lane Sway Warning
Adaptive Cruise Control
Lead Vehicle Start Alert

new for 2017 Forester

Steering Responsive Headlights
On Limited model with Eyesight, standard on all Touring models. Work when vehicle at 5mph or faster. The lights turn app 5*.
Premium models with Eyesight get steering responsive Fog Lights

Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
standard on all 2017 Limited and Touring.
Included on Premium with Eyesight- Premium

High Beam Assist
on Limited and Touring with Eyesight
turns off your headlight high beams when Eyesight sees an oncoming car.

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
On Limited and Touring with Eyesight
4 ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper will help stop your car from backing into an object at low (parking) speed.

LED high and low headlights
on Limited with Eyesight. Standard on all Touring models
with auto low beam height adjustment

new on 17s Steering Responsive Headlights standard on all Tourings, included on the Limited with optional Eyesight. When the headlights are on and the car is going faster than 5mph, the headlights will move slightly (app 5*) when the steering wheel is turned to help illuminate into the turn or the corner.
Note: Steering Responsive Fog Lights (Premium model only, requires optional Eyesight) when the headlights are on and the fog lights are off, and the steering wheel is turned the fog light on that side turns on to illuminate into the turn or the corner.

> new Lane Keep Assist. Lane Keep Assist uses the car's electric power steering to help keep the car in its lane at highway speeds (over 40mph).
Note: this function default is OFF and has a steering wheel switch and has to be turned on to work.

Pre-Collision Braking can recognize an impending collision, alert the driver and even automatically apply the brakes to help avoid a collision or minimize the impact when a collision is inevitable.
The EyeSight cameras and electronic control units analyze objects on the road ahead, measure the distance to the object and compare the object’s speed to the EyeSight vehicle’s speed. Only once EyeSight has locked onto an object on the road ahead, if the system recognizes a potential collision, will Pre-Collision Braking activate.
There are three stages of operation that may occur in rapid succession:
Initial Warning – The Multi-Function Display in the top center of the instrument panel will show an image of a white vehicle icon representing the vehicle that has been detected and a warning display, and a series of short beeps will sound. These warnings tell the driver to take action. No braking or other vehicle control functions are activated in this first stage
First Braking Application – If there is no driver intervention – such as steering around the obstacle or braking – Pre-Collision Braking will immediately and automatically apply the brakes. (Note that whenever the brakes are applied, the brake lights illuminate.) If this braking is not sufficient, the audible alert and instrument panel displays will continue to issue warnings
Second Braking Application – If there is still no driver intervention, the brakes are immediately and automatically applied harder, and the system will issue a continuous warning sound. The driver can still take action to avoid a collision, but EyeSight is now warning that a collision is imminent

Pre-Collision Brake Assist. If EyeSight® recognizes an impending collision and the driver is applying the brakes but not with enough force, Pre-Collision Brake Assist automatically applies up to full braking pressure in order to try to shorten braking distances.
Note- this feature does not replace Brake Assist, which is standard on all Subaru models, but rather enhances Brake Assist by adding an extra level of information to determine when to apply full braking. These features are helpful because in emergency braking situations, many drivers simply do not apply full braking pressure.
If a vehicle has been detected, the multi-function display in the top center of the instrument panel will show an image of a white vehicle icon, a warning displays and a series of short beeps will sound. When the driver applies the brakes to avoid hitting the vehicle or object ahead, EyeSight continues to measure the closing distance, vehicle speed and brake application. If EyeSight determines that sufficient braking pressure has not been applied to avoid impact with the vehicle ahead, it will provide full braking pressure. After the vehicle has stopped, a ready light flashes and audible beeping warning occurs. At that point, the driver must apply the brake to remain stopped.
If EyeSight determines that evasive actions have been taken, based on information from a steering angle sensor and other input, Pre-Collision Brake Assist will be cancelled

Pre-Collision Throttle Management helps prevent drivers from accelerating into a stopped vehicle or other obstacle in front of them. It warns the driver and reduces engine power until he or she applies the brakes to avoid an impact.
EyeSight® analyzes the object ahead, and measures the distance to the object as well as vehicle speed and throttle position. If it determines that the throttle opening will result in an impact, Pre-Collision Throttle Management:
Displays a warning on the instrument panel, sounds a repeated series of short beeps and can significantly restrict the throttle so that vehicle acceleration will be reduced

Lane Departure and Lane Sway Warning
Lane Departure alerts drivers when they unintentionally move out of their travel lane. It takes no corrective vehicle action other than issuing visual and audible warnings. Lane Sway Warning acts in a similar way, detecting unusual back and forth vehicle movement within the lane of travel. That movement can be indicative of a drowsy driver.
EyeSight® analyzes the lane markings on the road ahead, including the road’s centerline and shoulder markings. If it determines that the driver is deviating from the normal lane of travel, it displays a warning on the instrument panel and issues six short beeps as an alert. This feature relies on EyeSight’s recognition software as well as input from the brakes, steering and throttle sensors, and the turn signals (when turn signals are used, Eyesight assumes you're crossing lanes on purpose etc).
Lane Departure Warning and Lane Sway Warning only operate at speeds over 32 mph.
Lane Departure and Lane Sway do not work when the turn signal is used and for a brief time afterward the steering wheel is turned significantly, the brake pedal is depressed, or the accelerator is fully depressed. Because Lane Departure and Lane Sway Warning rely on EyeSight’s ability to recognize lane markings and road shoulders, this function may not operate when there are no lane markings or they are very worn, the lane markings are a similar color as the road surface, there is very little contrast between the road surface and the shoulder
Lane Departure and Lane Sway Warning should be turned off in situations where EyeSight might become confused by road markings, such as tire tracks on a wet or snow-covered road, repaired road surfaces with significant contrast between the repair and the original pavement, harsh shadows on the road from guard rails, or bright transitions in road surfaces, such as when leaving a tunnel

Adaptive Cruise Control combines the benefits of cruise control with active monitoring of the road ahead by EyeSight, and it issues warnings and activates automatic braking when needed.
Adaptive Cruise Control can regulate vehicle speed in order to keep a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead. It does not replace conventional cruise control, which can still be used when desired.
EyeSight’s cameras and object-recognition software measure the distance to the lead vehicle and the speed difference between vehicles and can slow the EyeSight vehicle to keep a safe gap in travel. If a slower lead vehicle moves out of the lane ahead or exits, the system automatically accelerates back up to its set speed. In other words, it tracks vehicles in your travel lane and automatically maintains a gap between you. It can even bring the EyeSight vehicle to a complete stop if the lead vehicle comes to a stop, such as during a sudden traffic jam.
However, the Forester EyeSight system does not have a “stay stopped” feature as found in Legacy and Outback models. This is because Forester does not have an electronic parking brake. The Forester driver is responsible for keeping the vehicle stopped in this situation.

Lead Vehicle Start Alert alerts the driver when his or her vehicle remains stopped after a vehicle in front has started to move away.

Forester Eyesight Details
The twin video cameras’ field of view is 25 degrees horizontally from the center of the windshield. Unlike human vision, EyeSight has no peripheral vision
The twin video cameras’ field of vision extends up to 260 feet in front of the vehicle, but objects very close to the vehicle may not be detected
EyeSight works to recognize obstacles within a 19 mph (or less) speed differential. Essentially, EyeSight needs time to recognize an object or potential obstacle. If the speed difference between the EyeSight vehicle and the object is greater than 19 mph, the object will likely not be detected
Sun glare, foul weather, a dirty windshield or even a thin coating of frost or ice will hinder or even cancel EyeSight operation. If you’re having a hard time seeing out of the windshield, so will EyeSight
A cracked windshield, oil film on the glass or reflections may impede the performance of EyeSight
EyeSight may not recognize low-contrast objects, those with regularly spaced patterns or horizontal lines, backlit objects, very small objects (less than 3 feet tall) or complex-shaped vehicles, such as cement mixers or car-carrier trucks
EyeSight becomes operational about 7 seconds after the engine is started
There is a time delay of several seconds between when an object enters the field of view of EyeSight, when the software recognizes it and when an alert or action is initiated
Non-approved vehicle accessories, such as hood protectors, and water-repellent glass coatings should not be used with EyeSight-equipped vehicles, since they may hinder its operation

Notes-
Eyesight uses two forward facing cameras to see the road ahead, and only works when they can 'see'. Don't block the camera's views, put anything reflective on the dash, hang anything from the rear view mirror, or clean the dash so that it's shiny. Replace the windshield wipers as necessary. The Eyesight cameras will turn off if the windshield fogs up of they can't see for any reason.
do not touch or try to clean the EyeSight camera lenses. It is imperative that extra precaution be used when cleaning the inside of the windshield, because over-spray from cleaners may impair or even damage the cameras’ lenses, which is not a warranty issue.

top 2017 Forester Major Option Packages These are the factory installed Model Option Packages that determine the features on the car. The individual options and packages are below. Prices are MSRP. Your actual selling price may be less subject to change, correction, updating
model (model code)	package code	Option Package
2.5i, manual trans (HFA)	pkg #01 standard pkg	new for 2017 model- sound insulation windshield, auto up/down drivers window standard features includes 2.5L 4 cylinder, 170hp, all wheel drive, VDC stability, traction control, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, cruise control, AC, remote lock/unlock, immobilizer key, One touch lane change turn signals, 17" steel wheels, rear view back-up camera, color multi-function display in center console, all season tires, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, cell phone bluetooth, 6.2" audio LCD touch screen with am/fm single CD stereo, 4 speakers, Starlink cloud apps, Pandora, Aha apps, USB, wireless auto streaming, manual height adjustable driver's seat
2.5i, CVT (HFB)	pkg #01 standard pkg	new for 2017 model- sound insulation windshield, auto up/down drivers window standard features includes 2.5L 4 cylinder, 170hp, all wheel drive, VDC stability, traction control, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, cruise control, AC, remote lock/unlock, immobilizer key, 17" steel wheels, rear view back camera, color multi-function display in center console, all season tires, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, cell phone bluetooth, am/fm single CD stereo, 4 speakers, USB, wireless auto streaming, manual height adjustable driver's seat,
2.5i, CVT (HFB)	pkg #02 optional Alloy Wheel Package	NEW FOR 2017 passenger window auto up/down, redesigned 17" alloy wheels Alloy Wheel Package redesigned machined finish 17" alloy wheels, Roof rack rails, and driver window auto up/down MSRP $600 Note: X-mode is not available on the 2.5 base model and is NOT included with Option Package #02. Early information from Subaru was incorrect and a correction was announced on 7/1/16
2.5i Premium, manual trans (HFE)	pkg #11 standard pkg	new for 2017 Automatic climate control, auto up/down driver and passenger window, body colored rear spoiler, illuminated vanity mirrors, Siri eyes-free included with 7" stereo, machined finish 17" alloy wheels includes the All Weather Package with heated front seats, defrosting outside mirror, front wiper deicers, 7" audio system with rear view camera display, Starlink connected services, Power moonroof, roof rails for cross bars, alloy wheels, 10 way power driver's seat, HD radio, painted outside mirrors, dark tinted glass (no windshield tint band), reclining rear seats with center armrest with cupholders.
2.5i Premium, CVT (HFF)	pkg #12 standard pkg	new for 2017 Automatic single zone climate control, Xmode downhill descent control, auto up/down driver and passenger window, body colored rear spoiler, illuminated vanity mirrors, 7" stereo with Siri eyes-free, 17" machined finish alloy wheels 7" audio system with rear view camera display, new for 2017 Siri eyes-free, plus Starlink connected services, Power moonroof, roof rails for cross bars, alloy wheels, 10 way power driver's seat, HD radio, painted outside mirrors, dark tinted glass (no windshield tint band), reclining rear seats with center armrest with cupholders.
	pkg #13 adds optional All Weather Pkg	All Weather Package. With high/low heated front seats, defrosting outside mirrors, front wiper deicers. MSRP $500 (same as 2016)
	pkg #14 adds optional All Weather Pkg, Eyesight	new package for 2017 includes All Weather Package Eyesight with new for 2017 Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Lane Keep Assist > All Weather Package includes high/low heated front seats, defrosting outside mirrors, front wiper deicers. > Blind spot detection with rear cross traffic alert- detects vehicles either in or approaching the blind spot, or approaching the side when in reverse (new on 2017 Foresters) > Eyesight Driver Assist is an advance collision active warning system, with dual front facing cameras on either side of the the rear view mirror. Functions are new for 2017 Lane Keep Assist, plus steering responsive fog lights, adaptive cruise control, lane sway and departure warning, pre-collision braking with pedestrian/object detection, warning when traffic starts moving at a stop light. Eyesight cars have three windshield washer squirters, with the middle one to clean in front of the cameras. MSRP $1695
	pkg #15 adds optional All Weather Pkg, Eyesight, Power rear gate	new for 2017 Power rear gate new for 2017 Blind spot detection with rear cross traffic alert All Weather Package Eyesight with new for 2017 Lane Keep Assist > Power rear gate > All Weather package includes high/low heated front seats, defrosting outside mirrors, front wiper deicers. > Blind spot detection with rear cross traffic alert- detects vehicles either in or approaching the blind spot, or approaching the side when in reverse (new on 2017 Foresters) > Eyesight Driver Assist System is an advance collision active warning system, with dual front facing cameras on either side of the the rear view mirror. Functions include new for 2017 Lane Keep Assist, plus steering responsive fog lights, adaptive cruise control, lane sway and departure warning, pre-collision braking with pedestrian/object detection, warning when traffic starts moving at a stop light. Eyesight cars have three windshield washer squirters, with the middle one to clean in front of the cameras. MSRP $2145
2.5i Limited, CVT (HFI)	pkg #21 standard pkg	new and standard on the 2017 Limited Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, black gloss dash trim, steering wheel leather wrapped with new silver stitching, redesigned front grill and headlights, machine finished 17" alloy wheels The Limited adds to Premium- All Weather Package, black gloss dash trim, steering wheel leather wrapped with new silver stitching, perforated leather seating surfaces, leather steering wheel and shift knob, fog lights, cargo tray, single zone climate control, 7" audio system, Starlink connected services, Welcome Lighting, cargo tray, rear spoiler, upgraded dash display, power rear gate with auto close and height memory, X-mode hill descent control
	pkg #22 adds optional Navigation, Harman Kardon audio	Navigation Harman Kardon (H/K) subwoofer and speakers > 7" high resolution LCD multi-touch touch screen Navigation system. Rear camera displays here. Harman Kardon (HK) audio with 440w equivalent HK subwoofer, 8 HK speakers. Cell phone bluetooth with phonebook download, SMS text messaging. AM/FM/HD radio, XM satellite radio (4 mos free All Access), single disc CD, wireless audio streaming, Starlink cloud apps, Pandora, Aha apps. Two USB ports, one 3.5mm jack Subaru Map Update Program with 3 free years annual map updates, SD card, 3 years free SiriusXM Navtraffic and Travel Link (weather, stock reports, sports, and gas station locator). iTunes tagging. All phone functions are phone dependent (Android, iPhone) MSRP $1350
	pkg #23 adds optional Navigation Harman Kardon audio, Eyesight	Navigation Harman Kardon amp/speakers Eyesight with new for 2017 Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive front lights, High beam assist, Reverse automatic braking (RAB), Steering responsive headlights (SRH), LED high/low beams with with automatic low beam height adjustment, and High grade instrument gauges with color center LCD display > Eyesight Driver Assist System is an advance collision active warning system, with dual front facing cameras on either side of the the rear view mirror. Functions include new for 2017 Lane Keep Assist, Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB), and Steering responsive headlights, plus adaptive cruise control, lane sway and departure warning, pre-collision braking with pedestrian/object detection, warning when traffic starts moving at a stop light. Eyesight cars have three windshield washer squirters, with the middle one to clean in front of the cameras. > 7" high resolution LCD multi-touch touch screen Navigation system. Rear camera displays here. Harman Kardon (HK) audio with 440w equivalent HK subwoofer, 8 HK speakers. Cell phone bluetooth with phonebook download, SMS messaging. AM/FM/HD radio, XM satellite radio (4 mos free All Access), single disc CD, wireless audio streaming, Starlink cloud apps, Pandora, Aha apps. Two USB ports, one 3.5mm jack Subaru Map Update Program with 3 free years annual map updates, SD card, 3 years free SiriusXM Navtraffic and Travel Link (weather, stock reports, sports, and gas station locator). iTunes tagging. The screen color selection is blue, gray, red, amber... All phone functions are phone dependent (Android, iPhone) MSRP $2945
2.5i Touring, CVT (HFJ)	pkg #31 black interior pkg #32 saddle brown standard pkg	new for 2017 2.5i Touring Black or new for 2017 Saddle Brown leather trimmed interior Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Heated steering wheel, 10way power drivers seat with 2 memory settings, LED high and low beam headlights with auto low beam aiming, upgraded instrument panel with color LED display, Steering responsive front headlights, redesigned front grill and headlights Touring adds to Limited 7" audio system, Starlink connected services, Welcome Lighting, Keyless access/pushbutton start with pin code access, HID low beam headlights with auto leveling, upgraded harman/kardon speakers (8) and 440watt amp, turn signals in the outside mirrors, one touch folding rear seats, dual zone climate control, chrome lower accent rocker panel strip
2.5i Touring, CVT (HFJ)	pkg #33 black leather pkg #34 saddle brown adds optional Eyesight, Navigation	Eyesight with new for 2017 Lane Keep Assist, High beam assist, Reverse automatic braking (RAB), Steering responsive headlights (SRH), Navigation > Eyesight Driver Assist System is an advance collision active warning system, with dual front facing cameras on either side of the the rear view mirror. Functions are adaptive cruise control, lane sway and departure warning, pre-collision braking with pedestrian/object detection, warning when traffic starts moving at a stop light. Eyesight cars have three windshield washer squirters, with the middle one to clean in front of the cameras. > 7" high resolution LCD multi-touch touch screen Navigation system. Rear camera displays here. Harman Kardon (HK) audio with 440w equivalent HK subwoofer, 8 HK speakers. Cell phone bluetooth with phonebook download, SMS messaging. AM/FM/HD radio, XM satellite radio (4 mos free All Access), single disc CD, wireless audio streaming, Starlink cloud apps, Pandora, Aha apps. Two USB ports, one 3.5mm jack Subaru Map Update Program with 3 free years annual map updates, SD card, 3 years free SiriusXM Navtraffic and Travel Link (weather, stock reports, sports, and gas station locator). iTunes tagging. The screen color is user selectable.. blue, gray, red, amber... MSRP $1595
2.0XT Premium turbo, CVT (HFM)	pkg #16 standard pkg	Standard features include new for 2017 Siri eyes-free 2.0L 250hp turbo engine with SI Drive for driver controllable engine performance and paddle shifter management, sport tuned suspension, 18" alloy wheels, high torque CVT transmission with multi-mode Paddle Shifters with both 6 and 8 gearlike settings depending on the SI drive setting, All Weather package, upgraded dash display, dual exhaust tips,
2.0XT Touring turbo, CVT (HFN)	standard pkg #31 black interior #32 saddle brown	new for 2017 2.0XT Touring Black or new for 2017 Saddle Brown leather trimmed interior Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Heated steering wheel, 10way power drivers seat with 2 memory settings, LED high and low beam headlights with auto low beam aiming, upgraded instrument panel with color LED display, Steering responsive front headlights, Active Torque Vectoring on XT Touring with optional Eyesight Touring adds to Limited 7" audio system, Starlink connected services, Welcome Lighting, Keyless access/pushbutton start with pin code access, HID low beam headlights with auto leveling, upgraded harman/kardon speakers (8) and 440watt amp, turn signals in the outside mirrors, one touch folding rear seats, dual zone climate control, chrome lower accent rocker panel strip
2.0XT Touring turbo, CVT (HFN)	pkg #33 black leather pkg #34 saddle brown adds optional Eyesight, Navigation	Eyesight with new for 2017 Lane Keep Assist, High beam assist, Reverse automatic braking (RAB), Steering responsive headlights (SRH), Navigation > Eyesight Driver Assist System is an advance collision active warning system, with dual front facing cameras on either side of the the rear view mirror. Functions are adaptive cruise control, lane sway and departure warning, pre-collision braking with pedestrian/object detection, warning when traffic starts moving at a stop light. Eyesight cars have three windshield washer squirters, with the middle one to clean in front of the cameras. > 7" high resolution LCD multi-touch touch screen Navigation system. Rear camera displays here. Harman Kardon (HK) audio with 440w equivalent HK subwoofer, 8 HK speakers. Cell phone bluetooth with phonebook download, SMS messaging. AM/FM/HD radio, XM satellite radio (4 mos free All Access), single disc CD, wireless audio streaming, Starlink cloud apps, Pandora, Aha apps. Two USB ports, one 3.5mm jack Subaru Map Update Program with 3 free years annual map updates, SD card, 3 years free SiriusXM Navtraffic and Travel Link (weather, stock reports, sports, and gas station locator). iTunes tagging. The screen color is user selectable.. blue, gray, red, amber... MSRP $1595

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2017 Forester MSRP Prices
Note: these are factory MSRP prices.
Your purchase price may vary. Contact your local dealer.
subject to change and correction.
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Notes

6.19.16 2017 model prices announced.
Destination increased $25 to $875. Alaska $1025.
Destination might vary in the independent regions that include the states CT, HI, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT

2017 MSRP Increase
2.5i manual/CVT + $200
2.5i Premium, manual/CVT + $200
2.5i Limited + $400
2.5i Touring + $500
2.0XT Premium + $100
2.0XT Touring + $500

* Always include destination when discussing price or calculating payments.
* This is a research site and your purchase price may vary due to your dealer's mark-up or discounts, rebates, incentives, and of course any options on the car.
* Prices here do not include any applicable tax or license fees.
* Interest Rates, rebates page

Please read- this unofficial, independent Subaru research site by Joe Spitz is designed to help you learn about Subarus and is not sponsored, authorized, supported or approved by Subaru or any dealer and is not connected to or affiliated with any dealer. These are MSRP suggested list prices but always contact your local dealer for prices because your final price may vary due to dealer discounts or mark-up, and customer and dealer incentives.

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2017 Option Package reminder

#01 standard
#02- Alloy wheels, X-mode, roof rails, passenger window auto up/down $600
#11 standard
#12 standard
#13 All Weather Package- heated seats, outside mirrors, front wiper deicer $500
#14 All Weather Pkg, Eyesight, Blind spot detection/rear cross traffic alert $1695
#15 All Weather, Eyesight, Blind spot detection/rear cross traffic alert, Power rear gate $2145

#16 standard
#21 standard
#22 Navigation, Harman Kardon amp and speakers $1350
#23 Navigation, H/K amp and speakers, Eyesight $2945
#31 standard, black interior
#32 standard, new for 2017 saddle brown interior
#33 Navigation, Eyesight, black interior $1595
#34 Navigation, Eyesight, new for 2017 saddle brown interior $1595

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2017 model with model code

suggested MSRP
your price may vary.
Please contact your dealer

MSRP including option packages
see full description above

MODEL

code

base
MSRP

dest

MSRP

Pkg #01
incl

Pkg #02
$600

Pkg #11
incl

Pkg #12
incl

Pkg #13
$500

Pkg #14
$1695

Pkg #15
$2145

Pkg #16
incl

Pkg #21
incl

Pkg #22
$1350

Pkg #23
$2945

Pkgs #31, #32, incl

Pkgs #33, 34, $1595

2.5i, manual trans, 6 spd
late availability- orders starting July 13, delivery October 2016 (?)

HFA

$22,595

$875

$23,470

2.5i, CVT

HFB

$23,595

$875

$24,470

$25,070

2.5i Premium, manual trans, 6 spd
late availability- orders starting July 13, delivery October 2016 (?)

HFE

$25,495

$875

$26,370

2.5i Premium, CVT

HFF

$25,995

$875

$26,870

$26870

$27,370

$28,565

$29,015

2.5i Limited, CVT

HFI

$29,195

$875

$30,070

$31,420

$33,015

2.5i Touring, CVT

HFJ

$31,295

$875

$32,170

$33,765

2.0XT Premium CVT, paddle shifters

HFM

$29,295

$875

$30,170

2.0XT Touring CVT, paddle shifters

HFN

$34,295

$875

$35,170

$36,765

MODEL

code

base

dest

MSRP

Pkg #01

Pkg #02

Pkg #11

Pkg #12

Pkg #213

Pkg #14

Pkg #315

Pkg #16

Pkg #21

Pkg #22

Pkg #23

Pkgs
#31/32

Pkgs #33/34

top 2017 SUBARU FORESTER MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS scroll down for full features chart and full feature table subject to change, correction
engine size	2.5L				2.0L turbo
model	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring
model code	HFA manual, HFB CVT	HFE manual, HFF CVT	HFI, CVT	HFJ, CVT	HFM, CVT	HFN, CVT
engine	engine model FB25 2.5L 2498cc 4 cylinder boxer engine DOHC- double overhead cam 16 valves with Active valve control system Variable Valve Control Sequential multi-port fuel injection Cylinder head mounted injectors Electronic throttle control Timing chain Compression 10.0:1 bore/stroke 3.70"x3.54", 94mm/90mm Spark plug, Iridium Tipped, NGK SILZKR7B11 Igntion timing manual 16* +/-10* at 650 rpm, CVT 16* +/- 10* at 675rpm Idle speed manual 650+/- 100, CVT 675 +/- 100 Firing order 1-3-2-4 Battery CCA 390a new for 2017 AC Freon- R1234YF (prior years used R134)				engine model FB20 2.0L 1998cc 4 cylinder boxer engine Turbocharged with intercooler DOHC- double overhead cam 16 valves Dual active valve control system Variable valve timing on intake and exhaust Gasoline direct fuel injection (GDI) Electronic throttle control Timing chain Compression 10.6:1 bore/stroke 3.39"x3.39", 86mm/86mm SI-Drive Ignition timing 10* +/- 10* at 700rpm Spark plug, Platinum/Iridium tipped NGK ILKAR8H6 Idle speed 700 +/- 100 Firing order 1-3-2-4 Battery CCA 390A new for 2017 AC Freon- R1234YF (prior years used R134)
Horsepower, torque	170 @5800 rpm, 174@4100 rpm				250@5600 rpm (premium fuel), 258@2000-4800 rpm
Fuel economy- city/highway/combined 15.9 gallon tank	Manual transmission 22/29/25 CVT transmission 26/32/28 regular (87 octane) fuel recommended				CVT 23/27/25 Premium (93 or 91 octane) fuel is recommended for best performance, economy, and engine smoothness but not required. Regular (87 octane) gas is acceptable though there will be slightly less power and economy, and it could increase engine vibration.
Impact sensing fuel cutoff	S
Oil- low oil indicator light	0w-20 synthetic oil, 5.1 qts when changing oil and filter				5w-30 synthetic oil, 5.4qts when changing oil and filter
oil consumption from the Forester owners manual	Some engine oil will be consumed while driving. Under the following conditions, oil consumption can be increased and thus require refilling between maintenance intervals: > When the engine is new and within the break-in period > When the engine oil is of lower quality > When the incorrect oil viscosity is used > When engine braking is employed > When the engine is operated at high engine speeds > When the engine is operated under heavy loads > When towing a trailer > When the engine idles for long periods of time > When the vehicle is operated in stop and go and/or heavy traffic situations > When the vehicle is used under severe thermal conditions > When the vehicle accelerates and decelerates frequently Under these or similar conditions, you should check your oil at least every 2nd fuel fill-up and change your engine oil more frequently. If your oil consumption rate is greater than 1 quart every 1,200 miles or 1 liter every 2,000 kilometers, contact your Subaru dealer who may perform a test under controlled conditions.
Transmission	6 speed manual with incline start assist Optional CVT with Low Mode (no paddle shifters are available. There is no transmission control)		CVT with Low Mode (no paddle shifters are available, only Low mode. There is no transmission control)		high torque CVT with 6 or 8 speed manual modes with Paddle Shifters ( 6 or 8 is determined by SI drive setting). With SI-Drive for performance and CVT control to determine whether the CVT acts likes it's 6 or 8 settings (S# setting). This CVT requires special CVT oil (orange color).
Transmission ratios	manual , 2.5i, Premium only 1st 3.454, 2nd 1.888, 3rd 1.296, 4th 0.972, 5th 0.780, 6th 0.695. R 3.686, Final 4.444:1 CVT with Low mode 3.581 - 0.570, R 3.667, Final 3.70:1				CVT with paddle shifters 3.505 - 0.544, R 2.345, final 4.11:1 S# mode has 8 settings: 3.51, 2.42, 1.94, 1.53, 1.20, .90, .80,. 66
All wheel drive 2.5i, Premium with manual trans	Continuous AWD with 50/50 front back power split. viscous center differential controls the front/rear power split, with up to 100% to the non-slipping wheels
All wheel drive- 2.5i, Premium with CVT trans	Active AWD, mostly front wheel drive with some power to the rear wheels under normal driving, electronically controlled front/back power split
All wheel drive- 2.5i Limited & Touring, and XT Premium & Touring:	Active AWD, mostly front wheel drive with some power to the rear wheels under normal driving, electronically controlled front/back power split plus has X-Mode and Hill descent control
X-Mode with Hill Descent Control	new for 2017 standard on 2.5i Premium CVT. Previously standard on the 2.5i Limited, 2.5 Touring, 2.0XT Premium and XT Touring (note early 2017 model information incorrectly had X-mode on the base 2,5i CVT with alloy wheel package #02. It is not on the base model) X-mode has to be activated under 12mph, and cuts off over 25mph. X-mode is a low speed down-hill control system activated by the driver. It's a computerized management system that controls the engine, CVT transmission, AWD system, brakes, and VDC to help maintain control on slippery surfaces or steep hills. Its combined with hill descent, and only works at low speeds. Hill descent control is activated with X-mode and uses VDC engine throttle management and brakes to help maintain vehicle speed when going downhill at low speed. When activated, the system will maintain the speed it was set at.
VDC (vehicle dynamics control) stability control system with Traction Control System (TCS)	Standard on all models VDC (vehicle dynamics control) is a full time, all wheel, all speed electronic stability control with TCS traction control, With an 'off' button VDC is a electronic stability skid control system that measures and monitors steering wheel input, braking, vehicle angle etc and then applies individual brakes and/or reduces engine power to counteract skids or slides to help keep maintain driver control. Is an integral part of Xmode/hill descent on Limited/Touring models TCS Traction Control System. TCS senses spinning wheels and applies the brakes to maintain traction.
Brakes	4 wheel disc, Anti lock, 4 channel Electric Brake Force distribution (EBD) Brake override system (BOS) Brake Assist front- 11.6 vented discs, dual caliper piston rear- 10.8 solid discs, single caliper piston				4 wheel disc, Anti lock, 4 channel Electric Brake Force distribution (EBD) Brake override system (BOS, new on 16) Brake Assist front- 12.4 vented discs, dual caliper piston rear- 10.9 vented discs, single caliper piston
Wheels all: inset (48 (1.94), P.C.D 100 (3.94)	17x7" stamped steel wheel with center cap new for 2017 machined finish alloys on the CVT with Option Pkg #02	17x7" alloy wheel, 5 spoke new for 2017 machined black finish		18" alloy, brushed silver	new for 2017 18x7" gray finish alloy wheels with machined silver accents
Tires	225/60 R17 98H Yokohama Geolander G91 M&S all season			225/55 R18 97H Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 M&S all season	225/55 R18 97H Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 M&S all season
Steering	Electric power assisted rack and pinion steering new for 2017 Ratio 14.0:1 (2016 was 15.5:1) new for 2017 Turns, lock to lock 2.8 (2016 was 3.1) Turning circle 34.8ft
Suspension	4 wheel independent front- independent, McPherson type strut, lower L arms, with coil springs and stabilizer bar rear- independent, double wishbone, with coil springs and stabilizer bar, anti-lift geometry
Suspension- Sport Tuned	na				Sport tuned suspension with 10% stiffer front and 20% stiffer rear springs
Headlights halogen high and low beams	S		S with dusk to dawn on/off setting. LEDs are included with eyesight	--	halogen low/high beams	--
LED Headlights new for 2017 LED high beams, new for 2017 LED low beams with automatic load sensing height adjustment. new for 2017 Steering responsive headlights (5mph or faster, lights turn 5*) Auto dusk to dawn on/off setting	--	--	O with eyesight	S	--	S
Steering responsive headlights work at 5mph or faster, lights move 5*	--	--	S with optional Eyesight	S	--	S
Fog Lights	O	S	S	S	O	S
Steering responsive fog lights	--	S with optional Eyesight	--	--	--	--
Trailer Towing	Trailer towing with the Forester class one, 1.25" trailer hitch: up to 1500 pounds maximum, tongue weight 176 lbs. Over 1000 pounds, its recommended (and smart) to have electric trailer brakes note; the 2.5i CVT models have D drive and L low mode and don't allow the driver to control the transmission (there are no paddle shifters) which means it is not a good vehicle to tow anything with. towing the Forester: manual transmissions can be flat towed with all wheels on the ground behind a motorhome. All CVT models must be towed with all wheels off the ground.
Model	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring

- top 2017 Premium, Limited and Touring standard features scroll down for 2.5 Touring and XT models subject to change and updating. comments, corrections welcomed
- 2017 2.5i PREMIUM adds over the 2.5i model - everything the 2.5i has, plus... model codes: manual trans HFE, CVT trans HFF Note: manual transmission 2.5i and Premium models (codes HFA, HFE) available to be ordered starting July 13, with delivery in October. Notes: Manual transmission models will be available early-mid Fall (orders open in August). Navigation is no longer available on the 2017 Premium model Eyesight is now available on black cars (not previously available due to heat wave issues) Manual transmission models include the All Weather Package (awp) with heated front seats, defrosting outside mirrors, front wiper de-icers. This is optional on the CVT, its Option Package #13 Optional- CVT transmission with Drive and Low mode includes new for 2017 X-mode low-speed hill descent control. X-mode is not available on the manual transmission model. Activated by the driver, it uses engine management, the anti-lock brakes, Vehicle Dynamics Control, Traction Control, to help with slippery, downhill control. new on 2017 2.5i Premium models new Body colored rear spoiler on all Premiums new Sound insulation windshield, on all 2017 Foresters new Redesigned front grill, headlights,and LED taillights- all 2017 2.5i models new 17x7" machined finish black and silver alloy wheels, also on Limited (replaces silver alloys) new Illuminated sun visor vanity mirrors for both driver/passenger (replaces non illuminated) new Drivers and Passenger power window automatic up/down (replaces drivers up/down only) new Climate control, single front zone climate control with 7 speed fan replaces manual a/c with 4 speed fan new- X-mode Hill Descent Control, for low speed, steep, slippery downhill driving. New for 2017 Premium CVT models. This is on the CVT only, not on the manual transmission model. Standard 2017 Premium features > Body colored outside mirrors > Chrome Inside door handles > Passenger front seatback map pocket > Rear seat center armrest with 2 cupholders > Roof rails, raised (cross bars are optional) > Front console with sliding adjustable armrest > Rear seats recline back slightly as well as fold flat > Turn Signals - One Touch, Tap N Go, 3 flash function > 10 way power drivers seat with power lumbar support > Power glass sliding sunroof with sunshade (does not tilt). > Body colored rear spoiler (new on 17s, previously there was no spoiler) > 17x7" machined finish black and silver alloy wheels (new on 17s, replaces silver alloys) > Dash trim - silver dash trim, silver shift surround, and silver center console trim > Climate control, single front zone climate control with 7 speed fan (new on 17s, replaces manual a/c, 4 spd fan) > Drivers and Passenger power window automatic up/down (new on 17s, replaces drivers window up/down only) > Illuminated sun visor vanity mirrors for both driver/passenger (new on 17s replaces non illuminated) > Illuminated- drivers door power lock button and window switches are all back lit (except window lockout button) > Dark Privacy tinted glass. Note- there is no tinted upper windshield band but that can be added aftermarket > X-mode- low speed, steep hill descent control now on Premium CVT models. New on 17 Premium CVT, This is on the CVT only, not on the manual transmission model. > Starlink Connected Vehicle Services with emergency roadside and collision contact services. 1st year is included free, and your dealer salesperson will activate it > Manual transmission model All Weather Package (awp) with heated front seats, defrosting outside mirrors, front wiper de-icers. Standard on manual model but optional on CVT Stereo (was new on 2016 model) 7" high resolution LCD touch screen, multi-touch capable. Nice, large rear view backup camera display. AM/FM/HD radio, single CD, Wireless audio streaming, Sirius/XM satellite radio with 4 mo free All Access. 6 speakers. 2 adjustable music equalizers plus pre-set pop, rock jazz settings etc. Handsfree SMS text messaging. Subaru Starlink cloud app, Pandora, Aha music app (requires android, apple smartphone) plus Starlink Connected Services. Siri Eyes-Free (req iphone), Sirius/XM gas station, sports, weather, and stock reports (by subscription). Two USB ports, one aux input, three 12v power outlets- one dash, one center console, one cargo area. Steering wheel with cell phone bluetooth, audio, cruise and voice control buttons. AM/FM/HD radio cache (up 20 minutes). iTunes tagging. Downloads up to 2500 phone contacts. Note: all phone, text, phone book, and app functions are all phone dependent (android, apple) Option Packages on Premium CVT model only. There are no Option Packages available on the manual model #12 standard features on the CVT #13 All Weather Package- heated front seats, defrosting outside mirrors, front wiper deicers. Note- the all weather pkg is standard on the manual transmission model #14 All Weather Package, Eyesight, and new for 2017 Blind Sport Detection with rear cross traffic alert #15 All Weather Package, Eyesight, new for 2017 Blind spot Detection with rear cross traffic alert, and new for 2017 Premium Power rear gate	- 2017 2.5i LIMITED adds over the 2.5i Premium - everything the Premium has plus... model code, CVT transmission HFI new on the 2017 Limited new Dash trim now with silver and gloss black trim new Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert new Sound insulation windshield, on all 2017 Foresters new Leather wrapped steering wheel with new for 2017 silver stitching new Redesigned front grill, headlights,and LED taillights- all 2017 2.5i models new Drivers and Passenger power window automatic up/down (replaces drivers up/down only) new 17x7" machined finish black and silver alloy wheels, also on premium (replaces silver alloys) new Illuminated sun visor vanity mirrors for both driver/passenger (also on Premium, replaces non illuminated) CVT with Drive and Low mode and X-mode is standard on the 2.5i Limited. No manual transmission is available X-mode is low speed Hill Descent Control. Activated by the driver, it uses engine management, the anti-lock brakes, Vehicle Dynamics Control, Traction Control, to help with slippery, downhill control. Cargo tray Rear spoiler, body colored Chrome lower window trim Auto dusk-to-dawn headlight setting Stainless single tail pipe exhaust tip Leather wrapped automatic shift knob Fog Lights, on/off on the turn signal stalk Illuminated visor vanity mirrors (new on 17s) Sound insulation windshield (new on all 17s) Turn Signals, One Touch Tap N Go 3 flash function Driver's seat back map pocket plus passenger side Automatic Single Zone Climate Control with 7 speed fan Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (new on 17s) Leather wrapped steering wheel with silver stitching (new on 17s) Leather interior- perforated leather seating surfaces with vinyl trim Welcome lighting- leaves lights on as you approach or depart the vehicle Drivers and Passenger power window automatic up/down (replaces drivers up/down only) Dash trim- silver shift surround and center console trim, with gloss black dash trim (new on 17s) 17x7" machined finish black and silver alloy wheels, also on premium (new on 17s, replaces silver alloys) All Weather Package includes heated front seats (2 settings), and One Touch defrosting outside mirrors and front wiper de-icer (heats lower front windshield). Power rear gate open/close, with height memory. Note the power gate system is extremely fussy, especially the memory height settings. Instructions require 4 pages in the owner's manual (yikes!). Hopefully in the future, there will be a knob with low, medium, and high gate height settings, and a simple open/close button. Starlink cloud apps and Starlink Connected Vehicle Services with emergency roadside and collision services, and available remote vehicle services. 1st year is included free and your dealer salesperson will activate it Stereo 7" high resolution LCD touch screen, multi-touch capable. Nice, clear rear view backup camera display. AM/FM/HD radio, single CD, Wireless audio streaming, Sirius/XM satellite radio with 4 mo free All Access. 6 speakers. 2 adjustable music equalizers plus pre-set pop, rock jazz settings etc. Handsfree text messaging. Subaru Starlink cloud app, Pandora, Aha music app (requires android, apple smartphone) plus new for 2016 Starlink Connected Services. Siri Eyes-Free (req iphone). Sirius/XM gas station, sports, weather, and stock reports (by subscription). Two USB ports, one aux input, three 12v power outlets- one dash, one center console, one cargo area. Steering wheel with cell phone bluetooth, audio, cruise and voice control buttons. AM/FM/HD radio cache (up 20 minutes). iTunes tagging. Downloads up to 2500 phone contacts. Note: all phone, text, phone book, and app functions are all phone dependent (android, apple) Option Packages #21 standard features #22 Navigation, Haman Kardon upgraded audio #23 Navigation, Harman Kardon upgraded audio, Eyesight Driver Assist system with Reverse Automatic Braking, Steering Responsive Headlights, High Beam Assist, LED high and Low headlights with automatic low beam aiming, upgraded electroluminescent instrument cluster with center color LCD info display
top2017 2.5i TOURING STANDARD FEATURES scroll down for XT models subject to change, updates. comments, corrections welcomed.
2017 2.5 Touring model codes code is based on interior color HFJ pkg #31 black leather, HFJ pkg #32 new for 2017 saddle brown leather, 2017 2.5i Touring adds over 2.5i Limited new on the 2017 2.5i Touring new Heated steering wheel new 2 position power memory drivers seat new Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert new Sound insulation windshield, on all 2017 Foresters new 18" machined finish black and silver alloy wheels (replaces silver) new Saddle Brown leather replaces the platinum (pewter) gray leather new Steering Responsive headlights (headlights aim with steering wheel) new Redesigned front grill, headlights,and LED taillights- all 2017 2.5i models new LED high and LED low headlights, automatic low beam aiming (new on 17s, replaces HID low, Halogen high beam) new color Sepia Bronze Metallic, available on Touring only, and only with saddle brown leather Gone Platinum Gray interior is not offered on the 2017 Touring models Gloss black CVT shift plate One touch folding rear seat backs Keyless Access & Pushbutton Start Turn signals integrated in the outside mirrors Sound insulation windshield (new on all 17s) 'Dual Zone front climate control, 7 speed fan Sound insulation windshield, on all 2017 Foresters 2 position power memory drivers seat (new on 17s) Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (new on 17s) Chrome lower rocker panel strip in the black body cladding 18" machined finish black and silver alloy wheels (new design for 17) Gloss black CVT shift plate with illuminated shift positions when headlights are on Upgraded electroluminescent instrument cluster with center color LCD info display Leather wrapped steering wheel with new for 2017 silver stitching (on Limited, Touring) Illuminated sun visor vanity mirrors for both driver/passenger (new on 17s, on Premium, Limited, Touring) Dash trim now with gloss black dash trim and shift surround, and leather center console trim (new for 17s) LED high and LED low headlights, with automatic low beam aiming so they're not aimed high at oncoming drivers (new on 17s) Drivers and Passenger power window automatic up/down (new for 2017 on Premium, Limited, Touring. replaces drivers up/down only) Pin Code Access added to the Keyless Access & Pushbutton Start system. Lock/unlock the car but tapping the rear lock button on the rear gate in a driver selected series of 5 digits (new on 16s) Starlink cloud app and Starlink Connected Vehicle Services with emergency roadside and collision services, and available remote vehicle services. 1st year is included free and your dealer salesperson will activate it Stereo Upgraded Harman/Kardon (h/k) premium audio. 7" high resolution LCD touch screen, multi-touch capable. Nice big rear view backup camera display. Harman/Kardon 440w equivalent amplifier, 8 h/k speakers, with base, mid-range, treble sound adjustments, AM/FM, HD radio, single CD, Sirius/XM satellite radio (4 mo free All Access), Wireless audio streaming. SMS Text messaging. Subaru Starlink cloud app, Pandora, Aha apps, plus Starlink connected services. Siri Eyes-Free (req iphone). Sirius/XM gas station, sports, weather, and stock reports (by subscription). Two USB ports, one aux input, three 12v power outlets- one dash, one center console, one cargo area. Steering wheel with cell phone bluetooth, audio, cruise and voice control buttons. AM/FM/HD radio caching (up 20 minutes). iTunes tagging. Downloads up to 2500 phone contacts. Note: all phone, text, phone book, and app functions are all phone dependent (android, apple) Option Package choose package based on interior color- black or saddle brown. Gray is not offered on the 2017 Touring models #33 Black leather interior with Navigation, Heated Steering wheel, Eyesight with Blind Spot Detection and rear cross traffic alert, High Beam Assist, Reverse Automatic Braking, #34 Saddle Brown leather interior with Navigation, Heated Steering wheel, Eyesight with Blind Spot Detection and rear cross traffic alert, High Beam Assist, Reverse Automatic Braking,
top 2017 2.0XT turbo standard features subject to change, updates. comments, corrections welcomed
- 2017 2.0XT Premium turbo adds over 2.5i Premium (not Limited) model code HFM new on all 2017 XT Premium new Redesigned 18" machines alloy wheels new Leather wrapped steering wheel with silver stitching new Sound insulation windshield, on all 2017 Foresters new Illuminated sun visor vanity mirrors for both driver/passenger (replaces non illuminated) new Drivers and Passenger power window automatic up/down (replaces drivers up/down only) new Climate control, single front zone climate control with 7 speed fan replaces manual a/c with 4 speed fan Standard on the 2017 2.0XT Premium 2.0L, boxer 4 cylinder turbo intercooled DOHC engine. 250hp @5600rpm, 258 torque @2000-4800 rpm. Gasoline direct injection. Dual Active Valve Control System, Premium gas (93 or 91 octane) recommended but not required. Si drive with 3 driver selectable performance modes- Intelligent (I) for better economy, Sport (S), and Sport Sharp (S#) for most responsive driving. The SI drive setting determines if CVT shifts with either 6 or 8 manual modes High torque CVT transmission with Paddle Shifters for driver shiftable 6 gear like settings in Si Drive I (intelligent) or S (sport) model, and 8 gear like settings in S# (Sport Sharp) mode. X-mode with Hill Descent Control - activated by the driver, this is a computerized management of the engine, CVT transmission, Vehicle Dynamics Control, Traction Control, and the All Wheel Drive system to help with slippery road or downhill control. Engine cover 18" alloy wheels Sport tuned suspension Dual Tail pipe exhaust tips Liquid filled engine mounts Upgraded instrument panel Leather wrapped shift knob Auto dusk to dawn headlights Black inner headlight surround Leather wrapped steering wheel Sound insulation windshield (new on all 17s) Rear spoiler, body colored, with brake light Turn Signals - One Touch, Tap N Go, 3 flash function Black cloth with vinyl trim and bolsters, silver stitching Gloss black CVT shift plate with illuminated shift positions when headlights are on Dash trim - gloss black shift surround, and silver dash trim and silver center console trim All Weather Package with high/low heated front seats, defrosting outside mirrors, front wiper de-icers Starlink Connected Vehicle Services with emergency roadside and collision services, and available remote vehicle services. 1st year is included free and your dealer salesperson will activate it Stereo (same as on the 2.5 Premium. New on 2016 model.) 7" high resolution LCD touch screen, multi-touch capable. Nice, large rear view backup camera display. AM/FM/HD radio, single CD, Wireless audio streaming, Sirius/XM satellite radio with 4 mo free All Access. 6 speakers. 2 adjustable music equalizers plus pre-set pop, rock jazz settings etc. Handsfree SMS text messaging. Subaru Starlink cloud app, Pandora, Aha apps plus Starlink connected services. Siri Eyes-Free (req iphone). Sirius/XM gas station, sports, weather, and stock reports (by subscription). Two USB ports, one aux input, three 12v power outlets- one dash, one center console, one cargo area. Steering wheel with cell phone bluetooth, audio, cruise and voice control buttons. AM/FM/HD radio caching (up 20 minutes). iTunes tagging. Downloads up to 2500 phone contacts. Note: all phone, text, phone book, and app functions are all phone dependent (android, apple) Option Packages none	- 2017 2.0XT Touring turbo adds over XT Premium 2017 2.0XT Touring model codes code is based on interior color HFN pkg #31 black leather, HFN pkg #32 saddle brown leather, 2.0XT Touring adds over 2.0XT Premium new on the 2017 2.0XT Touring new Heated steering wheel new 2 position power memory drivers seat new Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert new Sound insulation windshield, on all 2017 Foresters new Active Torque Vectoring on XT Touring with optional Eyesight new Saddle Brown leather replaces the platinum (pewter) gray leather new Steering Responsive Headlights (headlights aim with steering wheel) new LED high and LED low headlights, automatic low beam aiming (new on 17s, replaces HID low, Halogen high beam) new color Sepia Bronze Metallic, available on Touring models only, and only with saddle brown leather Gone Platinum Gray interior is not offered on the 2017 Touring models Leather interior Heated steering wheel One touch folding rear seat backs Turn signals in the outside mirrors Sound insulation windshield, new on all 17s Dual Zone front climate control, 7 speed fan 2 position power memory drivers seat (new on 2017s) Turn Signals - One Touch, Tap N Go, 3 flash function Driver's seatback map pocket in addition to passenger Outside mirrors, body colored, with integrated turn signals Fog lights with chrome trim ring, on/off on turn signal stalk Chrome rocker panel strip in the lower black body cladding Keyless Access & Pushbutton Start with Pin Code Access Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (new on 17s) Glossy black CVT shift plate with illuminated shift positions with headlights on Electroluminescent instrument panel, red colored, with engine Coolant temperature gauge Active Torque Vectoring, on 2.0XT Touring with Eyesight only (new, on 2017 2.0XT Touring only). Dash trim now with gloss black dash trim and shift surround, and leather center console trim (new for 17s) LED high and LED low headlights, automatic low beam aiming (new on 17s, replaces HID low, Halogen high beam) Steering Responsive Headlights (headlights aim with steering wheel) Pin Code Access added to the Keyless Access & Pushbutton Start system. Lock/unlock the car by tapping the rear lock button on the rear gate in a driver selected series of 5 digits Power rear gate open/close, with height memory. NOTE- the power gate system is fussy, especially the memory height settings. Instructions require 4 pages in the owner's manual (yikes!). Hopefully in the future, there will be a knob with low, medium, and high gate height settings, and a simple open/close button. Starlink Connected Vehicle Services with emergency roadside and collision services, and available remote vehicle services. 1st year is included free and your dealer salesperson will activate it. Stereo (same as 2016) Upgraded Harman/Kardon (h/k) premium audio. 7" high resolution LCD touch screen, multi-touch capable. Nice big rear view backup camera display. Harman/Kardon 440w equivalent amplifier, 8 h/k speakers, with base, mid-range, treble sound adjustments, AM/FM, HD radio, single CD, Sirius/XM satellite radio (4 mo free All Access), Wireless audio streaming. SMS Text messaging. Subaru Starlink cloud app, Pandora, Aha apps, plus Starlink connected services. Siri Eyes-Free (req iphone). Sirius/XM gas station, sports, weather, and stock reports (by subscription). Two USB ports, one aux input, three 12v power outlets- one dash, one center console, one cargo area. Steering wheel with cell phone bluetooth, audio, cruise and voice control buttons. AM/FM/HD radio caching (up 20 minutes). iTunes tagging. Downloads up to 2500 phone contacts. Note: all phone, text, phone book, and app functions are all phone dependent (android, apple) Option Package 2.0XT Touring choose package based on interior color- black or saddle brown. Gray is not offered on the 2017 Touring models #33 Black leather interior with Navigation, Eyesight, High Beam Assist, Reverse Automatic Braking, #34 Saddle Brown leather interior with Navigation, Eyesight, High Beam Assist, Reverse Automatic Braking,

top 2017 SUBARU FORESTER STANDARD FEATURES subject to change, correction
feature	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring
model code	HFA manual, HFB CVT	HFE manual, HFF CVT,	HFI	HFJ	HFM	HFN
Cloth interior	S	S	--	--	S, vinyl trimmed bolsters	--
Leather trimmed interior, perforated	--	--	S black or platinum gray	S, available black or new saddle brown	--	S, available black or new saddle brown
All Wheel Drive with VDC stability and Traction Control	S	S	S	S	S	S
X-mode with Hill Descent Control	--	new for 2017 S on CVT na on manual tran	S	S	S	S
Manual transmission, 6 speed	S	S	--	--	--	--
CVT transmission	with Low Mode only 2.5i, Premium, Limited have a silver shift plate, Tourings have a gloss black shift plate with illuminated gear position				Paddle shifters- 6 and 8 speed, with Si Drive Premium has a silver shift plate, Touring gloss black shift plate with illuminated shift position
Si Drive - driver controllable engine & power management, CVT with 6 or 8 speed settings, Si Drive has 3 settings- I (intelligent), S (sport), S# (sport sharp)	--	--	--	--	S	S
All Weather Package (awp) with heated front seats, defrosting outside mirrors, front wiper deicers	--	S with manual 0- with CVT	S	S	S	S
Eyesight Driver Assist - 2 forward facing cameras: active cruise control, lane sway, lane departure, pre-collision braking etc etc. steering responsive fog lights new for 2017 Lane Keep Assist	--	O, CVT required, Pkg #14, #15	--	--	--	--
Eyesight Driver Assist - 2 forward facing cameras: active cruise control, lane sway, lane departure, pre-collision braking new for 2017 Lane Keep Assist, Steering Responsive Headlights, High Beam Assist, Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)	--	--	O, Pkg #23. also includes LED high/low headlights with auto,	O, Pkgs #33/34 note:Steering responsive, LED headlights with low beam aiming are standard on the Touring model	--	O, Pkgs #33/34 note:Steering responsive, LED headlights with low beam aiming are standard on the Touring model
new for Forester Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert	--	included on CVT with Eyesight Pkg #14, #15	S	S	--	S
new for 2017 Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)	--	--	incl with optional Eyesight, pkg #23	incl with optional Eyesight, pkgs #33 and #34	--	incl with optional Eyesight pkgs #33, #34
model reminder	2.5i	Premium	Limited	2.5 Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring
Driver seat- manual height adjustable	S	--	--	--	--	--
Driver seat- 10 way power, with lumbar support	--	S	S	S new for 2017 adds 2 memory settings	S	S new for 2017 add 2 Memory settings
new for 2017 Driver seat- 2 position memory, 10 way power, with lumbar support	--	--	--	S	--	S
Passenger seat- manual front/back and recline adjustment. No height adjustment, no power adjustment, no lumbar support.	S	S	S	S	S	S
Rear seats- fold down 60/40 split	S	S	S	S- one touch fold down from the cargo area	S	S one touch fold down from the cargo area
Rear seats- recline back, with fold down armrest with 2 cupholders	--	S	S	S	S	S
Power windows	S driver's window switch is lit	S All 4 power window switches and central door un/lock button on the driver's door are backlit The window lock-out button is not lit. The 2.5i base model buttons are not lit.
Power driver window	auto down and new for 2017 auto up	auto up/down	auto up/down	auto up/down	auto up/down	auto up/down
Power passenger window	O new for 2017 auto up/down CVT pkg #02	S- auto up/down	S- auto up/down	S- auto up/down	S- auto up/down	S- auto up/down
Power door locks The main power un/lock button on the drivers door is backlit, except on base 2.5i model. Touring models have a lock button on the rear gate.	S	S	S	S	S	S
Power outside mirrors, manual fold-in illuminated control switch	black	body colored	body colored	body colored	body colored	body colored
Power, outside mirrors, manual fold-in, heated (part of the all weather pkg)	--	S on manual O on CVT pkgs #13, 14, 15	--	--	S	--
Power outside mirrors, heated, manual fold-in with integrated turn signals	--	--	--	S	--	S
Power outside dimming mirrors: auto dimming function plus nighttime LED Approach Light: see optional packages below	O	O	O	O	O	O
Turn signals- One touch tap for 3 flashes	S	S	S	S	S	S
Cruise control	S	S	S	S	S	S
Cruise control- Eyesight active cruise control with driver assist system	--	O, pkg #14 or #15	O, pkg #23	O, pkgs #33, #34	--	O- pkgs #33, #34
model reminder	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring
Interior Trim	silver dash trim silver shift surround silver center console trim	silver dash trim silver shift surround silver center console trim	gloss black dash trim silver shift surround silver center console trim	gloss black dash trim gloss black shift surround leather center console trim	silver dash trim gloss black shift surround leather center console trim	gloss black dash trim gloss black shift surround leather center console trim
Lightly tinted glass, no windshield tint band	S	--	--	--	--	--
Dark tinted glass, no upper windshield tint band	--	S	S	S	S	S
Wipers, front - 4 variable intermittent speeds, plus low and high	S	S	S	S	S	S
Wiper, rear, 2 speeds including intermittent	S	S	S	S	S	S
Rear defroster	S	S	S	S	S	S
Front seatback map pockets	passenger side	passenger side	passenger and driver side	passenger and driver side	passenger side	passenger and driver side
Welcome and Departure lighting- lights can be set to stay on slight longer when you unlock or lock the car with the key fob	--	--	S	S	S	S
Headlights- halogen, auto on/off with ignition key removal	S	S	--	--	--	--
Headlights- halogen, auto on/off with ignition key removal, and Dusk-to-Dawn auto setting	--	--	S	--	S	S
all new for 2017 LED Low and High beam, with automatic low beam height adjustment. included with optional Eyesight: Steering Responsive Headlight aiming (SRH), High Beam assist (HBA, switches high to low beams when a car approaches)	--	--	O included with Eyesight pkg #23	S- LED steering responsive headlights with auto low beam aiming, O, included with Eyesight Pkg #33, #34 High beam assist,	--	S LED steering responsive headlights with auto low beam aiming, O, included with Eyesight Pkg #33, #34 High beam assist,
new for 2017 Steering Responsive Headlights included with Eyesight packages	--	--	O, req Eyesight pkg #23	O, Eyesight Pkg #33/34 (LED headlights are std)	--	O, Eyesight Pkg #33/34 (LED headlights are std)
model reminder	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring
Fog lights	O on/off by driver's knee	O on/off by driver's knee	S on/off on turn-signal stalk	S on/off on turn-signal stalk	O on/off by driver's knee	S chrome trim ring on/off on turn-signal stalk
Fog lights- steering responsive fog lights. left or right fog light comes on when the car turns	--	O requires Eyesight	Not available Limited has optional Steering Responsive LED headlights included with Eyesight	Not available Touring has has Steering Responsive LED headlights	--	Not available Touring has standard LED Steering Responsive headlights
2 Map lights, dome light, cargo area light	S	S	S	S	S	S
Keys- Keyless remote entry with immobilizer system and ignition disabling alarm	S	S	S	--	S	--
Keys- Proximity key: keyless access with pushbutton start, immobilizer system ignition disabling alarm. Includes Pin Code Access (new on 16s)	--	--	--	S	--	S
Air conditioning- manual controls, 4 speed fan	S	--	--	--	S	--
Air conditioning, automatic climate control, 7 speed fan	--	new for 2017 S single zone climate control	S single zone climate control	S Dual zone climate control	new for 2017 S single zone climate control	S Dual zone climate control
Cabin air filter	S	S	S	S	S	S
Center console, with 2 cupholders, storage, power outlet, USB, aux jack, armrest silver CVT shift plate	S	S	S	S gloss black CVT illuminated shift plate	S	S gloss back CVT illuminated shift plate
Center armrest (front console)	fixed position	manual: fixed position CVT: slides forward	slides forward	slides forward	slides forward	slides forward
Rear seat fold down armrest with 2 cupholders	--	S	S	S	S	S
Cupholders- 2 in center console, 1 bottle holder in each door	S	S	S	S	S	S
Sunvisors, 2, with pull-out extension, and mirrors	S not illuminated	S illuminated	S illuminated	S illuminated	S illuminated	S illuminated
model reminder	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring
12v power outlets	3- one in center stack under heat controls, one in center console, one in rear in cargo area. They only operate when car is on accessory or running
Steering wheel- tilt and telescoping, with audio, handsfree bluetooth, and cruise control buttons	S, vinyl wrapped	S, vinyl wrapped	S, leather wrapped, silver stitching	S, leather wrapped, silver stitching	S, leather wrapped, silver stitching	S, leather wrapped, silver stitching
Center info display	Color LCD display with fuel economy readings, outside temperature, clock, climate control info, vehicle self-check and maintenance reminder, anniversary reminders, Limited and Touring models it include X-mode and hill descent info.
Instrument panel, electrolumescent	--	--	--	S	--	S
Rear view back-up camera displays in audio system LCD screen	S	S	S	S	S	S
Roof rack- fixed position crossbars	O	--	--	--	--	--
Roof rack roof rails- adjustable crossbars are optional, 150lb capacity	roof rails are optional on the CVT model (not manual), with Pkg #02	S	S	S	S	S
Moonroof, power, large panoramic size, with sunshade	--	S	S	S	S	S
Lower window and side rear glass trim strip	black	black	chrome	chrome	chrome	chrome
Rear spoiler, body colored	--	new for 2017 S	S	S	S	S
Carpeted floor mats	S	S	S	S	S	S
Rear cargo luggage cover	O	O	O	O	O	O
Rear cargo tray	O	O	S	S	O	S
Rear bumper cover	O	O	O	O	O	O
Cargo hooks. 4, 1 in each corner, 2 bag hooks, 3 LATCH tether hooks on the rear backs	S	S	S	S	S	S
Power rear gate with automatic close and height memory. note- the memory height control instructions require 4 pages in the owner's manual. Hopefully next year, there will be a simple knob with low, medium and high height settings.	--	new for 2017 O, incl w/ Eyesight pkg #15	S	S	--	S
Tailpipe	single	single	single with stainless tip		dual with stainless tips
Wheels inset 48 (1.89), PCD 100 (3.94)	17" stamped steel wheel O- 17" silver alloy, CVT only	redesigned for 2017 17" machined black alloy		redesigned for 2017 18" silver alloy	redesigned for 2017 18" alloy, machined black
Tires	P225/60R17 98H Yokohama Geolander all season			P225/55R18 97H Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 M&S all season
model reminder	2.5i	Premium	Limited	Touring	XT Premium	XT Touring
Starlink cloud apps- includes weather, music, news, Stitcher, (new) Glympse, cloud apps. Pandora, Aha music apps. Requires android, iPhone (iPhones req USB cable)	S	S	S	S	S	S
Starlink Connected Vehicle Services with emergency and collision notification services, vehicle locator, lock/unlock services. By subscription. 1st year free.	--	S	S	S	S	S
Bluetooth- wireless handsfree cell phone with steering wheel controls, phonebook download plus Bluetooth wireless auto streaming	S	S	S	S	S	S
Audio system, 6.2" display 2.5i	6.2" high resolution single-touch LCD screen. Rear view backup camera display. AM/FM/HD radio, single CD, 4 speakers. Bluetooth wireless audio streaming. Subaru Starlink app. One USB port, one aux plug, three 12v power outlets- in the dash, center console, in the cargo area. Steering wheel with bluetooth, audio, and cruise control buttons. iTunes tagging, Cell phone bluetooth. Downloads up to 1000 phonebook contacts. Phone functions are phone dependent (Android, Apple).
Audio System 7" display 2.5i Premium 2.0XT Premium	7" high resolution LCD touch screen, multi-touch capable. Nice, large rear view backup camera display. AM/FM/HD radio, single CD, Wireless audio streaming, Sirius/XM satellite radio with 4 mo free All Access. 6 speakers. 2 adjustable music equalizers plus pre-set pop, rock jazz settings etc. Handsfree text messaging. Subaru Starlink app plus new for 2016 Starlink connected services. Siri Eyes-Free (iphone req), Sirius/XM Travel Link with gas station, sports, weather, and stock reports (4 months free). Two USB ports, one aux input, three 12v power outlets- one dash, one center console, one cargo area. Steering wheel with cell phone bluetooth, audio, cruise and voice control buttons. AM/FM/HD radio cache (up 20 minutes). iTunes tagging. Downloads up to 2500 phone contacts. Phone functions are phone dependent (android, apple). The screen color selection is blue, gray, red, amber... Note: if you have a new Forester Premium, Limited or Touring and a cell phone with Mirrorlink (Samsung Notes and Ss, HTCs, Sony Xperia), it is likely to completely freeze when you plug it into the car's USB. Mirrorlink is a European app that doesn't really do anything in the US but is included on Forester Premium, Limited and Touring models and there is no way to delete or even disable it on the car. Subaru knows about this but hasn't done anything to fix it.
Audio system 7" display with 8 Harman Kardon speakers and amp 2.5i Limited 2.5i Touring 2.0XT Touring	Upgraded Harman/Kardon (h/k) premium audio. 7" high resolution LCD touch screen, multi-touch capable. Nice big rear view backup camera display. Harman/Kardon 440w equivalent amplifier, 8 h/k speakers, with base, mid-range, treble sound adjustments, AM/FM, HD radio, single CD, Sirius/XM satellite radio (4 mo free All Access), Wireless audio streaming. TSiri Eyes-Free (iphone req), ext messaging. Subaru Starlink app plus new for 2016 Starlink connected services. Sirius/XM Travel Link gas station, sports, weather, and stock reports ( 4 mos free). Two USB ports, one aux input, three 12v power outlets- one dash, one center console, one cargo area. Steering wheel with cell phone bluetooth, audio, cruise and voice control buttons. AM/FM/HD radio cache (up 20 minutes). iTunes tagging. Downloads up to 2500 phone contacts. Phone functions are phone dependent (android, apple). The screen color selection is blue, gray, red, amber... Note: if you have a new Forester Premium, Limited or Touring and a cell phone with Mirrorlink (Samsung Notes and Ss, HTCs, Sony Xperia), it is likely to completely freeze when you plug it into the car's USB. Mirrorlink is a European app that doesn't really do anything in the US but is included on Forester Premium, Limited and Touring models and there is no way to delete or even disable it on the car. Subaru knows about this but hasn't done anything to fix it.
optional 7" Navigation/GPS with 8 Harman Kardon speakers and amp optional on 2.5i Limited Option Packages #22, #23 2.5i Touring Option Packages #33, #34 2.0XT Touring Option Packages #33, #34	7" high resolution LCD multi-touch touch screen Navigation/GPS system. Rear camera displays here. Harman Kardon (HK) audio with HK 440w equivalent subwoofer, 8 HK speakers. Cell phone bluetooth with phonebook download, SMS messaging. AM/FM/HD radio, XM satellite radio (4 mos free All Access), single disc CD, wireless audio streaming, Siri Eyes-Free (iphone req), Starlink cloud apps, Pandora, Aha app. Two USB ports, one 3.5mm jack Subaru Map Update Program with 3 free years annual map updates, SD card, 3 years free SiriusXM Navtraffic and Travel Link (weather, stock reports, sports, and gas station locator). iTunes tagging. The screen color selection is blue, gray, red, amber... 8/27/16 Navigation map updates 2016 and 2017 navigation models can get the 3 years of free updates when available at www.SubaruMapUpdates.com Note: if you have a new Forester Premium, Limited or Touring and a cell phone with Mirrorlink (Samsung Notes and Ss, HTCs, Sony Xperia), it is likely to completely freeze when you plug it into the car's USB. Mirrorlink is a European app that doesn't really do anything in the US but is included on Forester Premium, Limited and Touring models and there is no way to delete or even disable it on the car. Subaru knows about this but hasn't done anything to fix it.
model	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	2.5i Touring	2.0XT Premium	2.0XT Touring

top 2017 SUBARU FORESTER COLOR CHIPS its hard to get accurate colors so its best to see it in person Information subject to change and updating Corrections, tips, comments welcomed
Ice Silver is available on the 2.5 models with either black or gray cloth or leather	Jasmine Green	new for 2017 Sepia Bronze Metallic	Venetian Red Pearl
Crystal White Pearl	Crystal Black Silica, available on the 2.5 models with either black or gray cloth or leather	Dark Gray Metallic	Quartz Blue Pearl

2017 FORESTER SEAT MATERIAL
closeup of the 2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i and Premium platinum gray cloth interior	closeup of the 2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i and 2.5i Premium black cloth interior, silver stitching
closeup of the 2017 Subaru Forester gray leather (a pewter gray), silver stitching	closeup of the 2017 Subaru Forester black perforated leather interior, silver stitching
closeup of the 2017 Subaru Forester saddle brown perforated leather interior	closeup of the 2017 Forester 2.0XT Premium black cloth with sport bolsters

top 2017 ACCESSORIES AND PARTS DOES NOT INCLUDE INSTALLATION. PART MSRP LIST PRICES ONLY. Contact your local dealer for parts number and to confirm prices. Have your car's VIN handy, it will be needed contact your local dealer parts or service dept for their part and/or installation prices. subject to change, correction
car cover, $139.95	ski carrier, 6pair, for aero crossbars, $150, req mounting clamps $25.00
car cover bag, $14.95	ski attachment lift kit $19.95
engine block heater, $132.95	bike carrier, roof mounted, one bike $170.00, req mounting clamps $25.
battery warmer, $39,99	bike carrier, hitch mounted $274. req a 1.25" trailer hitch
bumper corner moldings, 2 pcs , $39.95; 4 pcs, $74.95	bike carrier, fork mounted $179.95, req wheel holder $24.95
rear bumper protector (drapes over rear bumper, na with cargo tray), $69.95	heavy duty roof cargo basket $369.95
side window deflectors, $99.95	kayak carrier $150, req mounting clamps $25.00
tail pipe tip, single,, $39.95	roof cargo box $369.95, req crossbars
ash tray $19.95, requires holder sleeve $12.95	roof cargo box, extended length $459.95 req crossbars
cigarette lighter $39.95	cargo organizer $59.95

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